Pyinsa Explained

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.

History

The city was founded by Khittatin in 818 AD. After capital of Waithali was devastated by Pyu Invasion.

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Notes and References

  1. Harvey 1925: 137