1. Natshinnaung was a Toungoo prince who was a noted poet and an accomplished musician, as well as an able military commander.
12 Facts About Natshinnaung
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Natshinnaung later became a rebellious ruler of Toungoo, and went over to ally himself with Portuguese at Thanlyin.
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Natshinnaung became Crown prince of Toungoo when his father proclaimed himself the king of Toungoo.
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Natshinnaung secretly made an alliance with Portuguese mercenary Filipe de Brito e Nicote, the ruler of Thanlyin, and invited de Brito to attack Toungoo.
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When de Brito's attack failed, Natshinnaung accompanied his "blood brother" de Brito back to Thanlyin.
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The king still offered to pardon his cousin if Natshinnaung would take an oath of allegiance.
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Natshinnaung refused, saying that he had already taken baptism, and that he was ready to die with de Brito.
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Natshinnaung had one chief queen Yaza Datu Kalaya, the daughter of Bayinnaung.
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Natshinnaung had 6 sons and 3 daughters from 5 concubines.
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Natshinnaung is considered by many to be the greatest yadu poet in Burmese history.
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Natshinnaung employed the use of vocabulary and rhymes in his works.
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Later in life, Natshinnaung focused on obtaining power for his kingdom.