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Lan Xang

1353 – 1707 CE · about 354 years

Lan Xang ("Land of a Million Elephants") was a Lao kingdom founded by Fa Ngum. It was one of the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia and a centre of Theravada Buddhism, with capitals at Luang Prabang and Vientiane. It split into three rival kingdoms in 1707.

Key facts

Dates1353 – 1707 CE
RegionSoutheast Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsLuang Prabang, Vientiane
FounderFa Ngum
Religion(s)Theravada Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Khmer Empire

Followed by

Kingdom of Champasak Kingdom of Luang Prabang Kingdom of Vientiane

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.