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Ne Myo Nawrahta

Burmese general

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About Ne Myo Nawrahta

Ne Myo Nawrahta was a military leader.

Ne Myo Nawrahta (, ) was a Konbaung era general who later became the first mayor of Yangon. The general was one of the first Sixty Eight Commanders that Alaungpaya selected to fight in his resistance movement against the southern occupation forces of the Hanthawaddy in 1752. The future general was born Shwe Yi in a small village of Khin Latt in the Mu valley in present-day Sagaing Region.

He was appointed mayor of Yangon by Alaungpaya on 24 May 1757 (2nd waning of Waso 1119 ME). The king had just enlarged the former village of Dagon which he captured two years earlier to make it the main port city of his kingdom.

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Born
Mu River
Occupation

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ne Myo Nawrahta?

Burmese general

When was Ne Myo Nawrahta born?

Ne Myo Nawrahta was born in Mu River.

What was Ne Myo Nawrahta's occupation?

Ne Myo Nawrahta was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ne Myo Nawrahta

· Wikidata: Q6983895

· DBpedia: Ne Myo Nawrahta

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