Theinkhathu Saw Hnaung

Theinkhathu Saw Hnaung (, ) was governor of Sagu in the Kingdom of Ava in the late 14th century. He was a grandson of King Thihathu of Pinya, and was one of the four top commanders of King Swa Saw Ke of Ava. He later submitted to Swa. He served in the war against the southern Hanthawaddy Kingdom between 1386 and 1391 and defended the kingdom against the northern state of Mohnyin.

Queen Shin Bo-Me of Ava was his grand daughter.

Military service Saw Hnaung was one of the four top generals of King Swa. The other three were Thilawa of Yamethin, Tuyin of Inyi, and Min Pale of Paukmyaing.

CampaignDurationTroops commandedNotes Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391) 1385–86 1 regiment Commanded a regiment in the First Army (7000 men in 9 regiments) that invaded Hanthawaddy via Toungoo 1386–87 1 regiment Commanded a regiment in the riverine force (12,000 men in 11 regiments) 1390–91 1 regiment Commanded a regiment in the riverine force (12,000 men in 12 regiments) Mohnyin–Ava War 1392–93 Army (strength unknown) Commander-in-chief;(Battle of Myedu and battle of Sagaing); Commander of Cavalry Corps (Battle of Shangon)

Ancestry The following is his ancestry according to Hmannan Yazawin chronicle. Queen Shin Bo-Me of Ava was his granddaughter.