ABSTRACT
The king disapproves the convention made with the Chinese generals—War against Siam—Expedition to Manipur and Kachâr—The king goes to Rangoon—Unsuccessful invasion of Siam—Death of Hsengbyusheng—Succession of Singgusâ—Plots—Palace seized by conspirators—Succession of Bodoahprâ—Plots against him—Site for a new capital selected—Burmese Doomsday book—Distracted state of Arakan—Conquest of Arakan—Invasion of Siam—Plan of operations—March to the frontier—Heroic defence by the king of Siam—Bodoahprâ commences religious buildings—Events in Arakan—Envoy from British India to Burma—Further communication between the British and Burmese Governments—Attempt to arrest the British Resident at Rangoon—Burmese intrigues with native princes of India—Disturbances on the frontier of Arakan—Events in Assâm—Manipur—Death of Bodoahprâ—Great reservoirs constructed—Capture of a white elephant—Character of Bodoahprâ.
