Singu Min stopped his father's latest war against Siam at his accession, effectively ceding Lan Na to the Siamese.
13 Facts About Singu Min
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Singu Min became known as Singusa, or Lord of Singu, by which he would be known.
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Singu Min was later installed as Heir Apparent, against the wish of the founder of the dynasty, Alaungpaya.
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Singu Min ascended the throne amid controversy, as his accession ignored the wish of the dynasty founder King Alaungpaya that all his sons become king.
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Singu Min's accession was made possible by the support of his father-in-law Gen.
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Concerned about his own rule at home, Singu Min ordered a complete withdrawal of Burmese forces from Lan Na and Upper Menam valley.
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Singu Min killed off potential rivals to the throne as soon as he came to power.
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Singu Min had three of his half-brothers executed in 1776 upon his ascension.
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Unlike his predecessors, who were all military men, Singu Min was anti-war in sentiment.
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Singu Min witnessed how the commanders openly disobeyed his father's orders when the once-fiery king was on his deathbed.
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The only region in which Singu Min maintained military action was Manipur, where he inherited another war from his father.
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Singu Min spent much of his time at the capital and in the palace, surrounding himself with young people, as he was anti-war in temperament.
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Singu Min executed or dismissed those courtiers who criticized his conduct.