Pyinsa

Pyinsa

Pyinsa

Place in Rakhine State, Burma

Pyinsa (Burmese: ပဉ္စာမြို့, pronounced [pjɪ̀ɴ sà mjo̰]) is a former capital of Arakan from 818 to 1118.[1] The former capital site is located north of Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Myanmar.

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History

The city was founded by Khittatin in 818 AD. After capital of Waithali was devastated by Pyu Invasion.

References

  1. [1]
    Harvey 1925: 137

Bibliography

  • Harvey, G. E. (1925). History of Burma: From the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824. London: Frank Cass & Co. Ltd.
Pyinsa
Preceded by
Kharit
 Capital of Arakan
1180 – 1237		 Succeeded by
Preceded by Capital of Arakan
1018 – 1118		 Succeeded by
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