This is a list of rulers of Martaban (Mottama), one of the three main Mon-speaking provinces of Lower Burma, from the 13th to 17th centuries. Martaban was the capital of Hanthawaddy Kingdom (Ramanya) from 1287 to 1364.
Pagan Period
editThe earliest extant evidence of Martaban on records is an 1176 inscription by King Sithu II of Pagan (Bagan).[1]
| Name | Term From | Term Until | Relationship to predecessor(s) | Overlord | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nga Nwe | ? | ? | Appointed | Grandfather of Nga Shwe[2] | |
| Nga Shwe | ? | 1259 | Grandson | Narathihapate | In revolt (1258–1259) |
| Aleimma | 1259 | 1285 | Appointed | Narathihapate | Descendant of Sithu I's Chief Minister Aleimma of Pagan[3] |
| Wareru | c. 11 January 1285 | 30 January 1287 | Usurper | In revolt (1285–87) |
Hanthawaddy Period
edit| Name | Term From | Term Until | Relationship to predecessor(s) | Overlord | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See List of Kings of Ramanya (1287–1364) | |||||
| Byattaba | 1364 | 1388 | Brother-in-law of King Binnya U | In revolt (1364–c. 1371/72) (1384–1388) | |
| Byat Ka-Man (Bya Ka-Myin) | 1388[4] | 1411 or later[note 1] | Razadarit | ||
| Binnya Kyan | 1422 | 1442/43 | Binnya Dhammaraza Binnya Ran I |
Son of Razadarit | |
| Tala Mi Saw? | 1442/43 | ? | Sister | Binnya Ran I | Daughter of Razadarit |
| Saw Binnya | by 1519 | May 1541 | Binnya Ran II (1510s–1526) Taka Yut Pi (1526–1534) |
In revolt (1534–1539) Self-proclaimed king (1539–1541) | |
Toungoo Period
edit| Name | Term From | Term Until | Relationship to predecessor(s) | Overlord | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Lagun Ein | May 1541 | May 1550 | Appointed | Tabinshwehti | Of Hanthawaddy royalty |
| Minye Sithu | 6 June 1552 | March 1556 | Appointed | Bayinnaung | Bayinnaung's brother |
| Minye Nandameit | March 1556 | c. May 1581 | Son | Bayinnaung | |
| Thiri Thudhamma Yaza | 26 May 1581 | 3 May 1584 | Cousin | Bayinnaung (1581) Nanda Bayin (1581–1584) |
|
| Mingyi Khamidaw | c. May 1584 | October 1594[6] | Cousin | Nanda Bayin (1584–1594) | Nanda Bayin's son from minor queen |
| Vacant (1594–1600) | |||||
| Binnya Dala | May 1600[7] | after 1613 | Appointed | Naresuan (1600–1605) Anaukpetlun (1613–?) |
Siamese vassal (1600–1605) Ally of Portuguese Syriam (1605–1613) Burmese vassal (1613 onward) |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Still governor in 1411 during the Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1408–1418).[5]
References
editBibliography
edit- Aung-Thwin, Michael (2005). The mists of Rāmañña: The Legend that was Lower Burma (illustrated ed.). Honolulu: University of Hawaiʻi Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-2886-8.
- Aung-Thwin, Michael A. (2017). Myanmar in the Fifteenth Century. Honolulu: University of Hawaiʻi Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-6783-6.
- Kala, U (2006) [1724]. Maha Yazawin (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3 (4th printing ed.). Yangon: Ya-Pyei Publishing.
- Maha Sithu (2012) [1798]. Myint Swe; Kyaw Win; Thein Hlaing (eds.). Yazawin Thit (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3 (2nd printing ed.). Yangon: Ya-Pyei Publishing.
- Pan Hla, Nai (2005) [1968]. Razadarit Ayedawbon (in Burmese) (8th printing ed.). Yangon: Armanthit Sarpay.