Min Nyo San Explained

Thiri Maha Dhamma Yaza
Min Nyo San
Reign:1710s – 1736
Succession:Mayor of Moksobo
Successor:Aung Zeya
Suc-Type:Successor
Spouse:Saw Nyein Oo
Issue:Aung Zeya
Father:Min Sit Naing
Mother:Khin Min Phyo
Birth Date:c. 1690s
Death Date:c. 1760s
Death Place:Shwebo
Religion:Theravada Buddhism

Min Nyo San (Burmese: မင်းညိုစံ, in Burmese pronounced as /mɪ́ɴ ɲò sàɴ/) was the father of King Alaungpaya, the founder of the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar). He was the mayor (headman) of Moksobo, and descended from the family that governed the Mu valley since the 15th century. He was awarded the royal title "Thiri Maha Dhamma Yaza" after his son became king.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Letwe Nawrahta 1961: 13