Official Name: | Pyinsa |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Burma |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Rakhine State |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Type3: | Township |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Established Date: | 818 |
Established Title: | Founded |
Timezone: | MST |
Utc Offset: | +6.30 |
Pyinsa (Burmese: ပဉ္စာမြို့, in Burmese pronounced as /pjɪ̀ɴ sà mjo̰/) is a former capital of Arakan from 818 to 1118.[1] The former capital site is located north of Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Myanmar.
The city was founded by Khittatin in 818 AD. After capital of Waithali was devastated by Pyu Invasion.