Kham Keut Explained

Kham Keut
King of Lan Xang
Reign:1436–1438
Coronation:1436
Predecessor:Khai Bua Ban
Successor:Nang Keo Phimpha
Dynasty:Khun Lo
Father:Samsenthai
Religion:Therevada Buddhism
Birth Place:Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Death Date:1438
Death Place:Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Regnal Name:Samdach Brhat-Anya Chao Kama Kirti

Kham Keut (also Kham-Kert, Kham Keul) was a king of Lan Xang, and ruled from 1436 to 1438. He was the son of King Samsenethai, who had ruled from 1373 to 1416, and his mother was said to be a palace slave. On his accession to the throne in 1436, he claimed to be a reincarnation of his father. His reign was ended by his death, from a fit, in 1438.

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