ABSTRACT

Burmese invasion of Pegu—King of Burma deposed—Chief of Monyin becomes king of Burma—Rising power of Taungu—Binyâ Rânkit, king of Pegu—The king of Pegu allies himself with the king of Burma—Sheng Soabu, queen of Pegu—Constant wars between Burma and the Northern Shân chiefs—Chinese invasion of Burma—Long and peaceful reign of Dhammâzedi in Pegu—Kingdom of Burma reduced in power—The chief of Monyin puts his son on the throne of Burma—Burmese nobles fly to Taungu—Pegu enjoys a long peace under Binya Rân.