Salingathu
King of Arakan
About Salingathu
Lived 1455 – 1502 (aged 46–47).
Salingathu ( , 1455–1502), was King of Arakan from 1494 to 1502.
Reign Salingathu came to power by overthrowing his eight-year-old nephew, Ran Aung. He was extremely cautious about his personal security. He strictly regulated the schedule by which the gates of the palace and the city could be kept open. He employed many Household Guards in the Palace and around the capital, and always traveled with an extensive security detail. His chief Queen was Saw Mi Saw, daughter of King Ba Saw Phyu.
Death Salingathu died of natural causes in 1502 at age 46. He was succeeded by his son Raza.
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Who was Salingathu?
king of Arakan
When was Salingathu born?
Salingathu was born in 1455 in Mrauk U.
When did Salingathu die?
Salingathu died in 1502 in Mrauk U.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salingathu. https://biography.guide/salingathu/
MLA: "Salingathu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/salingathu/.
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