Narathu of Pinya

Narathu of Pinya (, ; also known as Thihathura; 1333–1364?) was king of Pinya from 1359 to 1364. He controlled only around the capital region, and unsuccessfully tried to stop the Mong Mao (Maw) Shan raids of Central Myanmar (Burma) that began in 1359. He reversed his predecessor Kyawswa II's policy of alliance with Sagaing, and later entered into an alliance with Mong Mao as a junior partner to dismember Sagaing. But the policy backfired when Mong Mao forces proceeded to sack Pinya in May 1364. He was brought back to the Shan country, and is remembered as Maw-Pa Min (, "the King who was brought to the Maw land").

Early life Narathu was the third child of Princess Nan Lon Me of Pagan and Viceroy Kyawswa of Pinle. A grandson of King Thihathu of Myinsaing–Pinya and King Kyawswa of Pagan, he hailed from both Myinsaing and Pagan royal lines. He had five full siblings (two elder brothers and three younger sisters) and at least two half-siblings. When his second elder brother Kyawswa II succeeded the throne in 1350, Narathu became the heir-presumptive. (Kyawswa II had no children and their eldest brother Uzana had weak/paralyzed legs, and was passed over. )

Reign Shan raids Narathu became king on 19 March 1359, following Kyawswa II's death. had been raiding the northern Sagaing Kingdom's territory at least since 1357, and just broken through into Pinya's territory (present-day Central Myanmar) in early 1359. The chaos may have delayed his coronation, which took place on 7 June 1360.

One of his first acts as king was to break off Pinya's alliance with Sagaing. It was a complete reversal of his brother's policy but Narathu had determined that Pinya was not strong enough to control its vassals, let alone assist Sagaing in the fight against Mong Mao. Nonetheless, Mong Mao paid little attention to Pinya's newfound neutrality, and its forces raided deep into Pinya territory in 1362–63.

Siege of Sagaing Narathu was in no position to fulfill his small part of the bargain. Many able men had been fleeing Central Burma since the Shan raids began, and he could not mobilize a large enough army. When Mong Mao forces invaded Sagaing country in 1363−64, Narathu did not attack Sagaing from the south as planned. Mong Mao troops nonetheless overran Sagaing's northern defenses and reached the capital Sagaing in early 1364, laying siege to the capital from three sides.

Fall of Pinya At Sagaing, Tho Kho Bwa was deeply unsatisfied with what he considered poor performance by Pinya. He ultimately ordered his troops to attack Pinya across the river. Narathu's small army was no match for the Shan assault. Pinya fell in May 1364. The Mong Mao troops thoroughly looted the capital, and brought back Narathu and his three white elephants back to their country. Zatadawbon Yazawin (reconciled) 1361/62 – 1364/65

Maha Yazawin 1324 – ? 40 (41st year) 1361/62 – May 1364 Yazawin Thit 1328 – ? 36 (37th year) 1359/60 – 1364/65

Hmannan Yazawin 1333 – ? 31 (32nd year) 1359/60 – May 1364 Ancestry