14 Facts About Kanaung Mintha

Kanaung Mintha was crown prince of Burma and son of King Tharrawaddy and younger brother of King Mindon of Burma.

Kanaung Mintha overthrew the king Pagan Min in 1846 with his brother Mindon and served as heir apparent and modernising influence until his assassination in 1866.

Kanaung Mintha was born to King Tharrawaddy and the Kyaukmaw queen consort in the palace of Amarapura.

Kanaung Mintha was born with the style Thado Minye Kyawhtin in September 1819.

Kanaung Mintha was given the personal name Taung Min, reflecting his birth in the new South Hall of the Amarapura Palace.

Kanaung Mintha was the fiery "War Prince" and the peoples' idol.

Kanaung Mintha attempted to modernize the country by sending scholars to Western countries and by founding an arms industry.

King Mindon was dedicated to religion, but Kanaung Mintha was skillful in administration, serving as the leader of the Hluttaw, the kingdom's administrative body.

Kanaung Mintha tried to rebuild the Burmese Army with modern weapons.

Kanaung Mintha sent men to study in Western countries to establish an up-to-date arms industry.

Kanaung Mintha's efforts were well depicted in contemporary stories and poems.

Kanaung Mintha was known for his waywardness as depicted in a famous love song called Seinchu Kya-nyaung bawle written by his wife, Princess Hlaing Hteik Khaung Tin.

Kanaung Mintha was executed in 1867 for his part in another alleged plot.

The loss of Kanaung Mintha has been mourned by the Burmese nearly as much as that of Aung San.