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Rattanakosin Kingdom (Siam)
Also known as Siam, Chakri dynasty
The Rattanakosin Kingdom was Siam under the Chakri dynasty, founded by King Rama I, who made Bangkok the capital. Kings Mongkut and Chulalongkorn modernised the state, and Siam was the only Southeast Asian country never colonised by a European power. The 1932 revolution ended absolute monarchy.
Key facts
| Dates | 1782 – 1932 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Bangkok |
| Founder | Rama I (Phutthayotfa Chulalok) |
| Religion(s) | Theravada Buddhism |
Before & after
Preceded by
Ayutthaya Kingdom Lan Na Kedah Sultanate Patani Kingdom Thonburi Kingdom Kingdom of Vientiane
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.