About Nyaung-U Hpi
Nyaung-U Hpi was a military leader.
Gen. Nyaung-U Hpi (, ; also spelt as Nyong Oo Phee or Nyaung U Bhi), also known as Nga Phee, was a leading general in King Anawrahta's Royal Army. He was well known as a great swimmer, and later became famous as one of the Four Paladins of Anawrahta.
His great-granddaughter was one of the three chief queens of King Naratheinkha (r. 1168–1171), with the title of Taung Pyinthi. His great-grandson Nadaungmya was made chief justice by King Narapatisithu (r. 1174–1211). His descendant Yazathingyan was the chief minister of kings Kyaswa, Uzana and Narathihapate.
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Who was Nyaung-U Hpi?
Burmese general
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Nyaung-U Hpi was born in Nyaung-U.
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Nyaung-U Hpi was a military leader.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nyaung-U Hpi. https://biography.guide/nyaung-u-hpi/
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