Nga Htwe Yu Explained

Nga Htwe Yu
Birth Place:Myinmu, Kingdom of Bagan
Allegiance:Bagan Dynasty
Branch:Royal Burmese Army
Serviceyears:1050s–1060s
Battles:Founding Campaigns of Pagan Empire

Gen. Nga Htwe Yu (Burmese: ငထွေရူး, in Burmese pronounced as /ŋə tʰwè jú/) was one of the Four Paladins of King Anawrahta during the Bagan dynasty. He was formerly a palm tree climber from Myinmu and said to be capable of dealing with a thousand palm trees in one morning. He was later knighted by Anawrahta and served as a leading general of the Royal Army.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Harvey, G. E.. History of Burma: From the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824 . Frank Cass & Co. Ltd . 1925 . London . 24.