Nyaung-U Hpi Explained

Nyaung-U Hpi
Birth Place:Nyaung-U, Kingdom of Pagan
Allegiance:Pagan Dynasty
Branch:Royal Burmese Army
Serviceyears:1050s–1060s
Battles:Founding of Pagan Empire

Gen. Nyaung-U Hpi (Burmese: ညောင်ဦးဖီး, in Burmese pronounced as /ɲàʊɰ̃ ʔú pʰí/; also spelt as Nyong Oo Phee or Nyaung U Bhi), also known as Nga Phee, was a leading general in King Anawrahta's Royal Army. He was well known as a great swimmer, and later became famous as one of the Four Paladins of Anawrahta.[1]

His great-granddaughter was one of the three chief queens of King Naratheinkha (r. 1168–1171), with the title of Taung Pyinthi.[2] His great-grandson Nadaungmya was made chief justice by King Narapatisithu (r. 1174–1211).[3] His descendant Yazathingyan was the chief minister of kings Kyaswa, Uzana and Narathihapate.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Harvey 1925: 24
  2. Harvey 1925: 52
  3. Harvey 1925: 58
  4. Hmannan Vol. 1 2003: 360