Southeast AsiaAsia
Kingdom of Mrauk U
Also known as Arakan
Mrauk U was a kingdom in Arakan, on the coast of what is now Myanmar and Bangladesh, founded by Min Saw Mon. Its Buddhist kings used Islamic titles for a time and had close links to Bengal. The Konbaung dynasty conquered it in 1785.
Key facts
| Dates | 1430 – 1785 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Mrauk U |
| Founder | Min Saw Mon |
| 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.