ABSTRACT
The petty kingdom lasted only from 1298 to 1364. Meantime, in 1315, one of his sons had set up another kingdom, with its capital at Sagaing. This kingdom also came to an end in 1364. It is evident that throughout this period the Shans ruled Upper Burma. Even the next King, who overthrew these two kingdoms, and founded the city of Ava in 1364, was clearly a Shan. The authenticity of this claim is very doubtful, but it helped to attract to his kingdom Burmans who were becoming dissatisfied with the rule of the Shan Kings in Ava. Tabeng Shwehti was recognised as King of Pegu, and henceforward ruled from there; his hereditary kingdom, Taungu, being governed by the father of Bureng Naung. Religious reforms were introduced, and the worship of the Shan people was brought into conformity with the Buddhism of Burma.
