An expansionist dynasty, the Konbaung kings waged campaigns against Manipur, Arakan, Assam, the Mon kingdom of Pegu, the Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya, and the Qing dynasty of China – thus establishing the.
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11 Facts About Konbaung dynasty
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Konbaung dynasty continued his father's expansionist policy and finally took Ayutthaya in 1767, after seven years of fighting.
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The Qing Konbaung dynasty then opened up its markets and restored trading with Burma in 1788 after reconciliation.
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Konbaung dynasty tried to maintain its independence by balancing between the French and the British.
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Konbaung dynasty died before he could name a successor, and Thibaw, a lesser prince, was manoeuvred onto the throne by Hsinbyumashin, one of Mindon's queens, together with her daughter, Supayalat.
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The Konbaung dynasty rulers enacted harsh levies and had a difficult time fighting internal rebellions.
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Royal court life in the Konbaung dynasty consisted of both codified rituals and ceremonies and those that were innovated with the progression of the dynasty.
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Konbaung dynasty then entered the Sihasana pavilion to assume his seat at the coronation throne, crafted to resemble a blooming lotus flower, made of figwood and applied gold leaf.
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Konbaung dynasty monarchs followed ancient precedents and traditions to found the new royal city.
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Loosely modelled on the four Hindu varnas, Konbaung dynasty society was divided into four general social classes by descent:.
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Konbaung dynasty built many small fortified towns with major defences.
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