Southeast AsiaAsia
Lan Na
Lan Na was a Tai kingdom in what is now northern Thailand, founded by King Mangrai, who built Chiang Mai. It was a centre of Theravada Buddhism with its own script. It was under Burmese rule from 1558 to 1775, when Siam took it over.
Key facts
| Dates | 1292 – 1775 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Chiang Mai |
| Founder | Mangrai |
| Religion(s) | Theravada Buddhism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.