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Pagan Kingdom

849 CE – 1297 CE · about 448 years

The Pagan Kingdom was the first state to unify the regions that make up modern Myanmar, especially under King Anawrahta in the 11th century. Its capital Bagan is famous for thousands of Buddhist temples. Mongol invasions contributed to its collapse.

Key facts

Dates849 CE – 1297 CE
RegionSoutheast Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalPagan (Bagan)
Religion(s)Theravada Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Pyu city-states

Followed by

Toungoo Empire Yuan dynasty Hanthawaddy Kingdom Kingdom of Ava

Sources

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