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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Collection of facts about the Konbaung dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Konbaung dynasty (1752-1885). There are 10 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Preceeded by the Toungoo dynasty and Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom
• Ruled Burma (present-day Myanmar)
• Founded by Alaungpaya
• Konbaung-Hanthawaddy War (1752-1757)
• Fought wars against Siam (1759-1855)
• Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769)
• First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826)
• Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852-1853)
• Third Anglo-Burmese War (1885)
• Annexed by British Raj in 1885