Encyclopedia/3. History, Societies & Civilizations/09. Modern Nations/09. Southeast Asia • Curated by Admin Timeline.sg
History of Myanmar, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Burmese history".
Chronological Storyline (222 Milestones)
1500 BCE
Earliest evidence of copper and bronze
Earliest evidence of copper and bronze works, rice growing, domesticating chickens and pigs in Irrawaddy valley. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (Prehistory):
Flag of Myanmar By Unknown author - Government of Myanmar.Construction sheet., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30801923
500 BCE
Mandalay
Iron-working settlements south of present-day Mandalay. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (5th century BCE):
The tradition of covering Buddha with golden leaves is very ancient and very common in Myanmar, especially in Mandalay. Only men are allowed to put the leaves on the statue of Buddha. By MarenHumburg - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86624379
180 BCE
Beikthano
Beikthano city fortified by Pyu people who had entered the Irrawaddy valley from north; beginning of Pyu city-states Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (2nd century BCE):
Gate of Beikthano Historical Sites By Yarzaryeni - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84815143
11 BCE
Archaeological evidence suggests that cultures exi
Archaeological evidence suggests that cultures existed in Burma as early as 11,000 BC. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (Prehistory):
7 CE
Mon people
Mon migrations to Lower Burma from Haribhunjaya and Dvaravati (present-day Thailand) (to 900) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (7th century):
New flag of Mon State By Ninjastrikers - based on [1] and File:Flag of Mon State (2018).png, retouched work by Ninjastrikers, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71227694
25 CE
Homo sapiens
Archaeological evidence of Homo sapiens in central Burma. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (Prehistory):
Akha couple in northern Thailand. The husband is carrying the stem of a banana-plant, which will be fed to their pigs. By Weltenbummler84 - This image has been extracted from another file, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11183014
70 CE
Hanlin, Burma
Pyu city of Halin in existence Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (1st century):
UNESCO inscription of Hanlin - Pyu Ancient City By Ninjastrikers - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42041567
200 CE
The Pyu convert to Buddhism (to
The Pyu convert to Buddhism (to 400) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (2nd century):
Mar 21, 640 CE
Sri Ksetra Kingdom
The Pyu of Sri Ksetra Kingdom launch the Burmese calendar with the start date of 22 March 638. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (7th century):
Location of Pyu city-states shown in the present-day borders of Myanmar By Hybernator - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17324638
820 CE
Pyu city-states
Pyu city-states (like Hanlin) destroyed by Nanzhao raids Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (9th century):
Map of the ancient Pyu city-states in the Irrawaddy valley (modern Myanmar) By Kanguole - Own work, using Coastline and rivers from Natural Earth 1:10m Physical Vectors Contours derived from 2-Minute Gridded Global Relief Data (ETOPO2) v2, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, using gdal_contour (from GDAL). Conversion to SVG using svgis., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157432366
Tharaba Gate, the only remaining gate of Old Pagan (Pagan) By Hybernator - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18158531
980 CE
Earliest evidence of Pagan walls
Earliest evidence of Pagan walls Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (10th century):
984 CE
Burmese alphabet
Earliest evidence of Burmese alphabet (according to an 18th-century recast stone inscription) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (10th century):
1004 CE
Song dynasty
Pagan sends embassy to Song court at Bianjing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
China during the Northern Song Dynasty, By China - Song Dynasty - cs.svg: User:Mozzan derivative work: Kanguole - China 11a.jpg: User:LiDaobing based on Tan Qixiang (ed.), Zhongguo lishi ditu (中国历史地图集; 1982) China - Song Dynasty - cs.svg: User:Mozzan, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39938105
1035 CE
Burmese alphabet
Earliest evidence of Burmese alphabet (at the Mahabodhi Temple, India) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Maha Bodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, India. By Bpilgrim - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762492
Aug 11, 1044 CE
Anawrahta
Anawrahta ascends to Pagan throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Statue of Anawrahta in front of the National Museum By Phyo WP - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28596723
1050 CE
Pagan Kingdom
Anawrahta founds Pagan Kingdom including, Thaton, near Shan States, North Arakan, Malay Peninsula (to 1060) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Kingdom of Pagan at Sithu II's reign circa 1200 Based on Lieberman (2003), pp. 91-92 and Aung-Thwin (1985), p. 100. There is a little mistake in this map. In 1200, in North-East, that's no more en:Nanzhao (737 — 937), but instead, en:Dali Kingdom (937 – 1253). By Hybernator - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18133643
1056 CE
Theravada Buddhism
Anawrahta converted to Theravada Buddhism by Shin Arahan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Statue of Shin Arahan at Ananda Temple, Bagan, Myanmar By Phyo WP - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44553649
May 17, 1057 CE
Thaton Kingdom
Pagan conquers Thaton Kingdom according to the Burmese chronicles Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
1071 CE
Ceylon
Anawrahta helps restart Theravada Buddhism in Ceylon Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Flag of Sri Lanka By Original: Sri Lanka Vectorization: Zscout370, Mike Rohsopht - SLS 1: 2020 Specification for the National Flag of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka See also:, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=433212
1082 CE
Yamankan
Rebellion in Lower Burma by Yamankan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Apr 21, 1084 CE
Kyansittha
Kyansittha becomes king Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (11th century):
Statue of Kyansittha at the Ananda Temple in Pagan By O.Mustafin - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84846114
It is a highly revered temple of Bagan. The Ananda Temple is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty. On the 900th anniversary of its construction the temple spires were gilded. Bagan, Pagan, Myanmar. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. By Vyacheslav Argenberg - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98518482
1102 CE
Mon script
Earliest inscription of the word Mranma (Myanmar) in Mon script. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
This file is to be used for the w:en:Burmese-Mon script page. By 咽頭べさ - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123114718
1106 CE
Song dynasty
Burmese embassy to Song China Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
China during the Northern Song Dynasty, By China - Song Dynasty - cs.svg: User:Mozzan derivative work: Kanguole - China 11a.jpg: User:LiDaobing based on Tan Qixiang (ed.), Zhongguo lishi ditu (中国历史地图集; 1982) China - Song Dynasty - cs.svg: User:Mozzan, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39938105
1113 CE
Myazedi inscription
Myazedi inscription, earliest evidence of a more settled Burmese alphabet Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
Myazedi Inscription in Mon language -- Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan, Myanmar By Hybernator - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4733890
1118 CE
Pagan restores Letyaminnan to north Arakanese
Pagan restores Letyaminnan to north Arakanese throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
1150 CE
Thatbyinnyu Temple
Thatbyinnyu Temple by Alaungsithu is complete. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan, Myanmar. By kallerna - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86712771
1170 CE
Affirmation of Burman leadership of Pagan:
Affirmation of Burman leadership of Pagan: Burmese becomes the primary written language, replacing Mon and Pyu Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
1174 CE
Narapatisithu
Narapatisithu founds the Royal Burmese Armed Forces, the first known standing army in Burmese history Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
A swallowtail with yellow field charged with a yellow peacock on a red disk at the centre of the field By Albert Poliakoff - Own work, based on [1], CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=107385963
1180 CE
Demographics of Sri Lanka
Ceylonese raids to Bassein (Pathein) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
Generated from US Census Bureau International Data Base using Excel 2019 By Sdgedfegw - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=99613398
1190 CE
The word Mranma first appears in
The word Mranma first appears in Burmese Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
1200 CE
Dhamaavisala Dhammathat code of law compiled
Dhamaavisala Dhammathat code of law compiled Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (12th century):
1210 CE
Kyaukse weir built
Kyaukse weir built Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Aug 18, 1211 CE
Htilominlo
Sithu II dies and Htilominlo succeeds Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Htilominlo Temple at the Bagan Archaeological Site, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) By user:ESPARTOSA - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1613805
1218 CE
Htilominlo Temple
Htilominlo builds Htilominlo Temple, the last of the great temples Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Htilominlo Temple, Bagan Archaeological Zone, Myanmar By Jakub Hałun - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51404310
Jul 19, 1235 CE
Kyaswa
Kyaswa becomes king of Pagan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Statue of the Bagan Dynasty king Kyaswa made in modern times housed in the Bagan Archaeological Museum. Small plaque simply says that he was a devout Buddhist king and the statue portrays him reading from a palm leaf manuscript By EmeraldRange - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115724118
May 6, 1256 CE
Narathihapate
Narathihapate placed on Pagan throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
1273 CE
First mention of Mian (for Mranma)
First mention of Mian (for Mranma) in Chinese Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Apr 1, 1277 CE
First Mongol invasion of Burma
The first Mongol invasion begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Mongol invasions of Burma/Myanmar (1277–87) By Hybernator - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39152625
Apr 17, 1279 CE
Thawun Gyi
Thawun Gyi and Thawun Nge found Toungoo (Taungoo) as a frontier outpost Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Taungoo, Myanmar (Burma) By mohigan - https://web.archive.org/web/20161103190600/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/131944137, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61028077
Sep 22, 1283 CE
Second Mongol campaign begins
Second Mongol campaign begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Jan 11, 1285 CE
Wareru
Wareru seizes governorship of Martaban (Mottama) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
A poster of Wareru how was the founder of the Martaban Kingdom, located in present-day Myanmar (Burma). By using both diplomatic and military skills, he successfully carved out a Mon-speaking polity in Lower Burma, during the collapse of the Pagan Empire. By Htawmonzel - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98990239
Mar 3, 1286 CE
Pagan and Mongol commands sign ceasefire
Pagan and Mongol commands sign ceasefire agreement Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Jan 1, 1287 CE
The Pagan Empire acknowledges suzerainty of
The Pagan Empire acknowledges suzerainty of the Mongol Empire Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
May 30, 1289 CE
Kyawswa of Pagan
Kyawswa becomes king of Pagan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
1293 CE
Sukhothai Kingdom
Wareru receives recognition as a vassal of Sukhothai Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Map of the Sukhothai Kingdom at its greatest extent during the late 13th century under the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng according to the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription. The coastlines reflect the era-accurate coastline. By Ubs6u!d-pongsakorn - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=176057637
1296 CE
Tarabya of Pegu
Wareru and Tarabya decisively defeat a major Pagan invasion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Mar 20, 1297 CE
Kyawswa of Pagan
Kyawswa receives recognition by the Mongol Emperor as a Mongol vassal Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Jun 1, 1298 CE
Yuan dynasty
Ramanya receives recognition as a tributary of the Mongols Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Based on Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire (2004) by Christopher P. Atwood By Cattette - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=145249990
May 8, 1299 CE
Saw Hnit
Saw Hnit placed as Myinsaing's puppet king of Pagan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (13th century):
Jan 15, 1301 CE
Second Mongol invasion of Burma
Last Mongol invasion begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Apr 4, 1303 CE
Tagaung
Mongols evacuate Tagaung, retreat to Yunnan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
55936-Lijiang By xiquinhosilva - 55936-Lijiang, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=139294771
Jan 14, 1307 CE
Wareru
Wareru is assassinated and Hkun Law succeeds the Martaban throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
A poster of Wareru how was the founder of the Martaban Kingdom, located in present-day Myanmar (Burma). By using both diplomatic and military skills, he successfully carved out a Mon-speaking polity in Lower Burma, during the collapse of the Pagan Empire. By Htawmonzel - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98990239
Apr 13, 1310 CE
Athinkhaya
Athinkhaya dies Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Apr 10, 1311 CE
Saw O
Saw O becomes king of Martaban Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Pioneers in India by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927 Publication date 1913 Topics India -- Discovery and exploration, India -- History European settlements 1500-1765, India -- History British occupation, 1765-1947 Publisher London [etc.] : Blackie and son, limited Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor University of California Libraries Language English Bookplateleaf 4 Call number SRLF:LAGE-230522 Camera 5D Collection-library SRLF Copyright-evidence Evidence reported by alyson-wieczorek for item pioneersinindia00johniala on June 18, 2007: no visible notice of copyright; stated date is 1913. Copyright-evidence-date 20070618175118 Copyright-evidence-operator alyson-wieczorek Copyright-region US Identifier pioneersinindia00johniala Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t8bg2ks7d Identifier-bib LAGE-230522 Lcamid 1020705142 Openlibrary_edition OL7099511M Openlibrary_work OL1094605W Pages 372 Full catalog record MARCXML By Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927 - https://archive.org/details/pioneersinindia00johniala, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68346007
Political map of Myanmar (Burma) c. 1350 By Hybernator - Own work based on Figure 1.4 "Mainland Southeast Asia, c. 1340" in (Lieberman, Victor B. (2003). Strange Parallels: Southeast Asia in Global Context, c. 800–1830, Volume 1, Integration on the Mainland. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-80496-7, p. 26), CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49239968
Political map of Myanmar (Burma) c. 1350 By Hybernator - Own work based on Figure 1.4 "Mainland Southeast Asia, c. 1340" in (Lieberman, Victor B. (2003). Strange Parallels: Southeast Asia in Global Context, c. 800–1830, Volume 1, Integration on the Mainland. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-80496-7, p. 26), CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49239968
Mar 26, 1316 CE
Saw Yun
Saw Yun's completes fortification of capital Sagaing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
The statue of the founder of Sagaing city By Cepyita - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=184007432
Sep 28, 1323 CE
Saw Zein
Saw Zein become king of Martaban Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Feb 5, 1327 CE
Tarabya I of Sagaing
Tarabya I becomes king of Sagaing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
1330 CE
Martaban defeats Sukhothai; throws off nominal
Martaban defeats Sukhothai; throws off nominal allegiance to Sukhothai Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Sep 1, 1340 CE
Uzana I of Pinya
Uzana I abdicates Pinya throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Mar 29, 1344 CE
Kyawswa I of Pinya
Kyawswa I becomes undisputed ruler of Pinya Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Ngazishin nat (spirit), th in the official pantheon of Burmese nats By Sir Richard Carnac Temple - The Thirty Seven Nats from Southeast Asian Digital Library, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11468748
Dec 12, 1350 CE
Kyawswa II of Pinya
Kyawswa II becomes king of Pinya Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Feb 23, 1352 CE
Minbyauk Thihapate
Thihapate becomes king of Sagaing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
1356 CE
Massive Shan raids into Upper Burma
Massive Shan raids into Upper Burma begin (to 1368) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Mar 19, 1359 CE
Narathu of Pinya
Kyawswa II dies and Narathu succeeds Pinya throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
1362 CE
Binnya U
Binnya U raises the height of the Shwedagon Pagoda to 66 feet Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
The south-eastern side of Shwedagon Pagoda. A monk is walking on the facade, demonstrating the large scale of the stupa. By Bjørn Christian Tørrissen - Own work by uploader, http://bjornfree.com/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56597526
Feb 1, 1364 CE
Byattaba
Byattaba seizes Martaban; Binnya U sets up camp at Donwun Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Feb 26, 1365 CE
Ava Kingdom
Thado Minbya founds Ava Kingdom Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Political map of Burma (Myanmar) c. 1450 By Hybernator - created using Microsoft Paint, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33794688
Sep 5, 1367 CE
Swa Saw Ke
Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
1369 CE
Bago, Burma
Byattaba drives Binnya U out to Pegu (Bago) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Bago, Myanmar. View from the Mahazedi Paya By Christopher Voitus - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1487024
1370 CE
Kalay
Shan state of Kale becomes tributary of Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Kale, Myanmar (Burma) By mohigan - https://web.archive.org/web/20161101175011/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/127288396, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60245973
1373 CE
North Arakan asks for a Burmese
North Arakan asks for a Burmese regent Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Oct 28, 1383 CE
Maha Dewi of Hanthawaddy
Princess Maha Dewi becomes regent of Hanthawaddy Pegu Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Jan 4, 1384 CE
Razadarit
Razadarit becomes king of Pegu Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
rajadhirat.jpg By Htawmonzel - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72775215
1385 CE
Forty Years' War
Forty Years' War between Ava and Hanthawaddy Pegu begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Political map of Burma (Myanmar) c. 1450 By Hybernator - created using Microsoft Paint, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33794688
1389 CE
Mon language
Razadarit consolidates all three Mon-speaking regions in Lower Burma Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Monic language By Ubs6u!d-pongsakorn - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153429662
Apr 1, 1400 CE
Tarabya of Ava
Tarabya becomes king of Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (14th century):
Mintara nat (spirit), in the official pantheon of Burmese nats By Illustration by W. Griggs (1832–1911); Book's author: Sir Richard Carnac Temple (1850–1931) - Temple, R. C. (1906). The Thirty-seven Nats, a Phase of Spirit-worship Prevailing in Burma, London : Lith. of W. Griggs. p. 4 Viewable in Southeast Asian Digital Library, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11468774
1406 CE
Arakan vassal to Ava or Hanthawaddy
Arakan vassal to Ava or Hanthawaddy Pegu (To Ava: 1406–1407, 1412–1413; To Pegu 1407–1412; 1413–1422/(1430?) (to 1430) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
Mar 13, 1415 CE
Minye Kyawswa
Minye Kyawswa killed in action Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
Maung Minbyu nat (spirit), th in the official pantheon of Burmese nats By Sir Richard Carnac Temple - The Thirty Seven Nats from Southeast Asian Digital Library, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11468673
Nov 16, 1430 CE
Min Saw Mon
Min Saw Mon founds city of Mrauk-U Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
View on Mrauk U right after sunrise from Shwetaung pagoda. By Jmhullot - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6801828
1437 CE
Thandwe
Mrauk-U conquers Thandwe, unifying the entire Arakan coast for the first time Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
Artist rendition of Sandoway (now Thandwe) shoreline in the late 1800s. By Albert Fytche (artist rendition by C. Kegan Paul & Co., London) - Burma past and present, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11304594
1446 CE
Ming dynasty
Chinese invade Upper Burma, demanding surrender of a runaway Shan chief. His dead body was given up. Chinese records say events occurred in 1448–1449 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
Detail of the Ming Empire (yellow) under the Yongle Emperor in the year 1415 For a guide to typography, symbols, etc., see "HCAC Scripts Symbols & Abbreviations.jpg". By Albert Herrmann Creator:Q1509115 & Georg Westermann - Historical and Commercial Atlas of China, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=158240988
1450 CE
Binnya Kyan
Binnya Kyan increases the height of the Shwedagon Pagoda to 302 feet Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
Photo of Shwedagon Pagoda By Oggarminn - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2662699
Park at Chittagong By Great Hero32 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95163324
1480 CE
Multiple rebellions by its vassals against
Multiple rebellions by its vassals against Ava's rule. Prome, Yamethin and Mohnyin break away (to 1490) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
1482 CE
Thado Minsaw of Prome
Thado Minsaw successfully breaks away from Ava, founds Prome Kingdom Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
1485 CE
Mingyi Nyo
Mingyi Nyo becomes ruler of Toungoo; stays loyal to Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (15th century):
Mingyi Nyo By Tawoo / Tawoo at en.wikipedia - photo by camera, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50820012
Apr 7, 1501 CE
Shwenankyawshin
Narapati II becomes king of Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
1502 CE
Kyaukse
Ava cedes Kyaukse to Toungoo to buy its loyalty, and cedes Shwebo District to Mohnyin Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Kyaukse, Kyaukse Township, Kyaukse District, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Kyaukse Clock Tower and Downtown By Ekyaw - [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4485613
Oct 16, 1510 CE
Toungoo declares independence from Ava
Toungoo declares independence from Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Mar 13, 1527 CE
Confederation of Shan States
Confederation of Shan States conquers Ava, and installs Thohanbwa as vassal king Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Map of the Shan States By User:Jolle - Catalan Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35157780
Nov 24, 1530 CE
Tabinshwehti
Tabinshwehti becomes king of Toungoo Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Drawing of Tabinshwehti nat in By R. C. Temple - "The thirty-seven nats, a phase of spirit-worship prevailing in Burma", by Sir R. C. Temple, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11296325
Nov 1, 1534 CE
Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War
Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War (1534–41) begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Toungoo military campaigns (1534–1547) By Hybernator - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29388358
Nov 1, 1538 CE
Toungoo–Ava War
Toungoo forces capture Pegu; Toungoo–Ava War (1538–45) begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Political Map of Burma (Myanmar) in 1545 By Hybernator - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33794722
Mar 31, 1539 CE
Pegu made capital of Toungoo Kingdom
Pegu made capital of Toungoo Kingdom Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Toungoo–Mrauk-U War (1545–47) By Hybernator - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35051612
Jan 30, 1547 CE
Min Bin
Min Bin and Tabinshwehti agree to a truce Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Carvings from Shite-thaung Temple, Mrauk U, Rakhine, Myanmar By Uthantofburma at English Wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34985495
Nov 1, 1547 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
First Burmese invasion of Siam begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
King Tabinshwehti of Pegu's invasion of Siam in 1548-1549. By Sodacan - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9422928
Feb 1, 1549 CE
Burmese and Siamese commands agree to
Burmese and Siamese commands agree to a truce Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Apr 30, 1550 CE
Tabinshwehti is assassinated
Tabinshwehti is assassinated Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Statue of Bayinnaung in front of the National Museum By Phyo WP - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28597409
Jan 22, 1555 CE
Bayinnaung captures Ava, and annexes Upper
Bayinnaung captures Ava, and annexes Upper Burma Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Jan 1, 1557 CE
Shan States
Bayinnaung annexes cis-Salween Shan States; abolishes animal sacrifice at Popa Hill and human sacrifice at Shan Hills Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Map of the Shan States By User:Jolle - Catalan Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35157780
Apr 2, 1558 CE
Lan Na
Bayinnaung annexes Lan Na Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Southeast Asian history - Around 1540 By Nicolas Eynaud - Own work; based on David K. Wyatt (2004), Thailand: A Short History, 2nd ed. Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, p. 75, Cornell Southeast Asia Program map Ayudhya Empire 1540, Victor Lieberman (2003), Strange Parallels (Vol. 1), p. 29, Baker, Chris. Phongpaichit, Pasuk. A History of Ayutthaya: Siam in the Early Modern World. Urban Places in the Seventeenth Century Map. Stuart-Fox, Martin. A History of Laos. Mainland Southeast Asia mid-16th to early-19th centuries Map., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53768019
Apr 1, 1563 CE
Bayinnaung captures farther Shan States (Kengtung
Bayinnaung captures farther Shan States (Kengtung and Chinese Shan states) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Feb 18, 1564 CE
Ayutthaya Kingdom
The Ayutthaya Kingdom becomes Burmese vassal following the Burmese–Siamese War (1563–64) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Flag of Thailand from Ayutthaya period. Use as civil ensign until 1855, naval ensign until 1872. It is a red plain flag. By Xiengyod - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2587505
Jan 2, 1565 CE
Vientiane
Burmese forces capture Vientiane, capital of Lan Xang Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Patuxai, Vientiane, Laos Patuxai, Vientiane, Laos ປະຕູໄຊ, ວຽງຈັນ By Stefan Fussan - Own work, CC-BY-SA-3.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77618853
May 12, 1568 CE
Pegu learns of Siamese rebellion
Pegu learns of Siamese rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Aug 2, 1569 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Burmese–Siamese War (1568–69) restores Burmese rule in Siam Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Provincial seal of Suphanburi province. By Fine Arts Department (กรมศิลปากร) of Thailand. - Transferred from th:ภาพ:Seal_Suphanburi.png, scanned from the book ตราประจำจังหวัด "Provincial Seals", published by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand, 1999. The Fine Arts Department designs and produces most provincial seals, including this one, and is presumed to be the copyright holder thereof for 50 years from date of first publication., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4358397
Repeated Burmese invasions fail to reconquer Siam. Siam regains Tenasserim coast up to Mawlamyaing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
ยุทธหัตถีระหว่างอุปราชมังกะยอชวากับสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช (18 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2135/36). วาดขึ้นโดยจิตรกรชาวสยาม ซึ่งเมื่อพิจารณาจากภาพแล้ว น่าจะหยิบยืมการวางองค์ประกอบภาพมาจากงานจิตรกรรม "พระสุริโยทัยขาดคอช้าง" ของสมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ากรมพระยานริศรานุวัติวงศ์ ซึ่งทรงวาดขึ้นเมื่อ พ.ศ. 2430 (จากชุดงานสะสมของ Mrs. Morris) ตีพิมพ์ใน Maurice Collis, The land of the great image. Being Experience of Friar Manrique in Arakan. Faber and Faber. London. 1943. By Victorcouto - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16380333
1597 CE
All regions of the kingdom now
All regions of the kingdom now in revolt Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
1599 CE
Portuguese people
Fall of First Toungoo Empire after Pegu sacked by the Arakanese and Toungoo (city) forces. Siam captures the entire Tenasserim coast to Martaban. Arakanese capture delta ports; appoint Portuguese mercenary de Brito governor of Syriam Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
Map of the Portuguese people around the world. (The map might include people with Portuguese ancestry or citizenship) Portugal + 1,000,000 + 100,000 + 10,000 + 1,000 By Allice Hunter - Empty map: File:World map (Miller cylindrical projection, blank).svg Information available on page Portuguese people,Portuguese diaspora and their linked pages on the English Wikipedia Number of Portuguese people living abroad per country: NW, 1615 L. St. Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project Global Migration Map: Origins and Destinations, 1990-2017 (American English). Extra data for Chile: Tayer (1989) – Origenes de Chile: Elementos Etnicos, Apellidos, Familas – Pg.161, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92282661
1600 CE
Nyaungyan Min
Nyaungyan restores central rule to Upper Burma and Shan States (to 1606) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (16th century):
1603 CE
Syriam
De Brito at Syriam declares independence from Arakan, repels Arakanese attacks (to 1605) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Thanlyin, Myanmar (Burma) By mohigan - https://web.archive.org/web/20161102235345/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/112420584, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58579625
1609 CE
Sandwip
Portuguese mercenary Tibao captures Sandwip in East Bengal, northernmost Arakanese territory Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Nasa satellite image of Sandwip Uploaded by Rahat By NASA - NASA observatory, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26152499
Anaukpetlun recaptures the Tenasserim coast down to Tavoy, and all of Lan Na Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
1617 CE
Min Khamaung
Min Khamaung recovers Sandwip. Beginning of Arakanese raids on Dakha Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Sliver Coin stamped King Minkhamaung's name and Arakanese Era 974 By Arezarni - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=165529639
1619 CE
English East India Company
English East India Company sends a representative to Pegu Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Flag of the British East India Company, 1801–1858. Data from FOTW http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/gb-eic.html. By No machine-readable author provided. Yaddah assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=837871
The statute of king Thalun in Mandalay Palace. By Kantabon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75307602
1658 CE
Yongli Emperor
Yongli Emperor of Ming China given refuge at Sagaing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
1659 CE
Renegade Ming forces occupy near Shan
Renegade Ming forces occupy near Shan states and attack Ava Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
1660 CE
Arakanese use coined currency
Arakanese use coined currency Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Jan 15, 1662 CE
Qing dynasty
Surrender of the Yongli Emperor to Qing forces Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Flag of the Chinese Empire under the Qing dynasty (1889-1912), details per the restoration of Beiyang fleet researcher [1]. By Original: zh:清朝政府 Vector: Sodacan - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39922650
Jan 1, 1666 CE
Mogul Empire
Mogul Empire defeats Arakan and captures Chittagong Province Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Map of India 1700 showing the Mughal Empire and European trading posts/factory towns from: Joppen, Charles [SJ.] (1907) A Historical Atlas of India for the use of High-Schools, Colleges, and Private Students, London, New York, Bombay, and Calcutta: Longman Green and Co. Pp. 16, 26 maps . Scanned from personal copy, reduced, and highlighted by Fowler&fowler«Talk» 23:38, 24 February 2009 (UTC) By Justus Perthes, Gotha./Charles Joppen - Joppen, Charles [SJ.] (1907) A Historical Atlas of India for the use of High-Schools, Colleges, and Private Students, London, New York, Bombay, and Calcutta: Longman Green and Co. Pp. 16, 26 maps, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14183402
1677 CE
English and Dutch East India companies
English and Dutch East India companies close branches in Burma Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
1683 CE
Dutch East India Company closes its
Dutch East India Company closes its branch in Arakan Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
1688 CE
French Indies Company
French East India Company opens a branch in Syriam Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (17th century):
Flag of French's regiment of East India company in 1756 http://enguerrand.gourong.free.fr/oceanindien/p02oceanindien.htm http://pavillon.houseflag.free.fr/compagnie%20des%20indes%20orientales.html By Picaballo - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16050039
1709 CE
English open a branch in Syriam
English open a branch in Syriam Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
This represents the flag of the seven clans of Kangleipak. This flag is approved by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board. By SandrangLabs - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146303524
Oct 1, 1727 CE
Lan Na revolts; defeats Ava's attacks
Lan Na revolts; defeats Ava's attacks (1727–1728) and (1731–1732) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
1735 CE
China annexes northern Shan States (present-day
China annexes northern Shan States (present-day Kachin State, northern Shan State, and trans-Salween Shan State) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Nov 29, 1740 CE
Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom
The Mon of Lower Burma break away, found Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Historic flag of Burma-Myanmar from 1300 to 1500. The Golden "Hintar" flag By Historic flag of Burma-Myanmar.svg: The original uploader was Renetus at English Wikipedia. derivative work: User:Zscout370 (Return fire) - Historic flag of Burma-Myanmar.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7865089
Feb 29, 1752 CE
Alaungpaya
Alaungpaya founds the Konbaung dynasty Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Statue of Alaungpaya in front of the National Museum By Phyo WP - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28597972
Apr 26, 1753 CE
Negrais
English seize Negrais Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
May 5, 1755 CE
Dagon Township
Alaungpaya captures Dagon, having conquered the Irrawaddy delta in April Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Dagon Township By Unknown author, Attribution, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=598352
Pegu captured; end of Restored Hanthawaddy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Nov 1, 1758 CE
Konbaung armies overrun Manipur, reassert Burmese
Konbaung armies overrun Manipur, reassert Burmese authority in northern Shan States which had been annexed by the Chinese in the 1730s (to 1759) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Oct 6, 1759 CE
English driven out at Negrais
English driven out at Negrais Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
May 1, 1760 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Burmese invasion of Siam falls short; regains the Tenasserim coast to Tavoy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
A map of the Burmese-Siamese War (1759-1760). By Tanakorn Srichaisuphakit - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=113745873
Jan 1, 1763 CE
Lanna rebellion put down
Lanna rebellion put down Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Jan 1, 1765 CE
Kingdom of Luang Phrabang
Burmese armies capture Laotian states of Luang Prabang and Vientiane Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Flag of the Kingdom of Luang Phrabang (1707 - 1893) By Sodacan - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50449760
Apr 7, 1767 CE
Ayutthaya
Burmese armies sack Ayutthaya; end of Ayutthaya Kingdom Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Ayutthaya Historical Park By Nina R from Africa - Ayutthaya, Thailand, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147246354
Jan 1, 1768 CE
Burmese armies withdrawn from Siam and
Burmese armies withdrawn from Siam and redeployed to the Chinese front. Burmese defenses against the Chinese invasions held. Siam recaptures all of its territories (except Tenasserim) (to 1770) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Dec 22, 1769 CE
End of Sino-Burmese War
End of Sino-Burmese War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Jan 1, 1770 CE
Rebellion in Manipur put down
Rebellion in Manipur put down Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Jan 15, 1775 CE
Lan Na (Chiang Mai) revolts, seeks
Lan Na (Chiang Mai) revolts, seeks and receives Siamese help. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Dec 1, 1778 CE
Laotian states (Luang Prabang and Vientiane)
Laotian states (Luang Prabang and Vientiane) stop paying tribute, switch sides to Siam Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
May 13, 1783 CE
Amarapura
Capital moved to Amarapura Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
အမရပူရမြို့အဝင် (မန္တလေး-စစ်ကိုင်းလမ်း) By Mayor mt - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72303919
Jan 2, 1785 CE
Mrauk U
Konbaung armies capture Mrauk U, ending five centuries of Arakanese independence Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
View on Mrauk U right after sunrise from Shwetaung pagoda. By Jmhullot - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6801828
1787 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Defeats Siamese invasion of Tenasserim Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
An illustration of the book mentioned below, depicting the following: King Rama I led an army to attack Tavoy in the year 2330 BE (1787/88 CE), during which his elephant caravans had to climb Banthat Mountains. By Hem Vejakorn - นายตำรา ณ เมืองใต้ (เรื่อง), เหม เวชกร (ภาพ). (๒๕๔๐). จินตวรรณคดีไทย. กรุงเทพฯ: ไทยวัฒนาพานิช. (หนังสืออนุสรณ์งานพระราชทานเพลิงศพนายบุญธรรม ต.สุวรรณ ท.จ., ท.ช. วันที่ ๓๑ กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๐ ณ เมรุวัดธาตุทอง กรุงเทพมหานคร)., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=133147049
1790 CE
Resumes diplomatic relationship with China
Resumes diplomatic relationship with China Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
1792 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Defeats another Siamese invasion of Tenasserim Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
Map of Burmese-Siamese Wars over Tavoy in 1788 and 1792-1794 Green represents Burmese cities and routes. Red represents Siamese cities and routes. Yellow represents the disputed Tenasserim Coast. By Biggie 943 845 39 - Background outline taken and modified from d-maps.com. Other graphics, including texts, were added by the author., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98125978
1797 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Burmese invasion of Lan Na and Luang Prabang fails Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (18th century):
1802 CE
Ceylonese monks seek ordination at Amarapura
Ceylonese monks seek ordination at Amarapura Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
1803 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Siamese invasion of Kengtung fails (to 1804) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
National Highway 4 (NH4) passes through Kengtung By Kaung Su Wai - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91143875
1809 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Burmese invasion of Junkceylon (Phuket) fails (to 1812) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Map showing the Burmese and Siamese army routes in Burmese-Siamese War of 1809-1810. Green represents Burmese army routes. Red represents Siamese and Kedah army routes. By Biggie 943 845 39 - Background outline taken and modified from d-maps.com. Other graphics, including texts, were added by the author., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110010488
ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯀꯤꯌꯣꯡ ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ (ꯑꯋꯥꯡ ꯅꯣꯡꯆꯨꯞ ꯊꯪꯕ ꯃꯥꯏꯀꯩꯗꯒꯤ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ ꯃꯃꯤ), ꯅꯣꯡꯃꯥꯏꯆꯤꯡ ꯆꯤꯡ (ꯁꯦꯜꯂꯣꯏ ꯂꯪꯃꯥꯏ ꯆꯤꯡ), ꯀꯪꯂꯩꯄꯥꯛ (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔ) By Haoreima - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=127969361
1817 CE
Assam
Assam becomes tributary to Burma Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
An adult male one horned rhino takes shelter on highland during flood at Kaziranga National Park in Bagori range of Nagaon district of Assam By Diganta Talukdar - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60799652
1819 CE
Burmese put down rebellions in Assam
Burmese put down rebellions in Assam and Manipur Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Jun 3, 1822 CE
Burmese put down another rebellion in
Burmese put down another rebellion in Assam, and make it a Burmese province Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Mar 5, 1824 CE
First Anglo-Burmese War
Start of First Anglo-Burmese War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
May 1824 amphibious assault by Company forces on Rangoon. By J. Moore - Painting by J.Moore 19th century. Reproduction in [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31479789
Feb 24, 1826 CE
First Anglo-Burmese War
End of First Anglo-Burmese War; Burma cedes Arakan, Assam, Manipur and Tenasserim Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
May 1824 amphibious assault by Company forces on Rangoon. By J. Moore - Painting by J.Moore 19th century. Reproduction in [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31479789
1849 CE
Burmese–Siamese War
Defeats Siamese invasion of Kengtung (to 1855) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Lanna-Siamese Expeditions to Kengtung; 1850, 1852-1853 and 1853-1854 Green represents Shan States under Burmese suzerainty including Kengtung. Red represents the Siamese. By NewFrontierHistoryEng - Background outline taken and modified from d-maps.com. Other graphics, including texts, were added by the author., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=132170370
1852 CE
Second Anglo-Burmese War
Second Anglo-Burmese War; British seize Lower Burma Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Royal Burmese Forces fighting in the Second Anglo-Burmese War By Unknown author - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/498351515007986691/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=99237365
1853 CE
British expand Rangoon (modern-day downtown Yangon
British expand Rangoon (modern-day downtown Yangon) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
May 23, 1859 CE
Mindon Min
Mindon moves capital to newly founded city of Mandalay Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Portrait of King Mindon on display at Mandalay Palace By Ekyaw - I created this work entirely by myself., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12063796
1866 CE
Kanaung Mintha
Head of reform movement, Crown Prince Kanaung is assassinated. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Kanaung Mintha (January 1820 – 2 August 1866) was a son of King Tharrawaddy and younger brother of King Mindon of Burma. By The original uploader was Wikimerge at Burmese Wikipedia. - Unknown source, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30392096
1871 CE
Fifth Buddhist council
Fifth Buddhist council convenes Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Shrines containing Buddhist texts in the Ku Tho Daw pagoda. Mandalay, Myanmar [Burma] By LBM1948 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86381331
Mar 1, 1875 CE
Karenni States
Mindon cedes Karenni States to the British to avoid annexation Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Map of the Karenni States By Xufanc - Own work based on Section of the Map of Shan States 1917, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35267278
1878 CE
Rangoon College
Rangoon College founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Nov 29, 1885 CE
Third Anglo-Burmese War
Third Anglo-Burmese War; end of Burmese monarchy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
Upper Burma was Annexed by the British India in 1885. By Al Bagania - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157249049
1886 CE
British "pacification" of Burma (to 1896)
British "pacification" of Burma (to 1896) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (19th century):
1920 CE
First Rangoon University strike
First Rangoon University strike Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1921 CE
Dyarchy
The Dyarchy reforms begin Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Dyarchy By Unknown author - [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6956542
1930 CE
Dobama Asiayone
Nationalist and leftist Dobama Asiayone founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Logo of Dobama Asiayone By Aunghtike - Own work, based on [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106659722
1936 CE
Second Rangoon University strike
Second Rangoon University strike Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1937 CE
Burma is separated from British India
Burma is separated from British India and becomes a separate colony Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1938 CE
Third Rangoon University strike
Third Rangoon University strike and nationwide strikes Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1941 CE
Burma Independence Army
Burma Independence Army formed with Japanese help Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
First flag of the Burma Independence Army By Havsjö - https://i.imgur.com/XCk6QoH.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/HWnr7Of.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/KHo9Gho.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=99049184
1942 CE
Japanese occupation of Burma
Japanese occupation of Burma. Thai occupation of Kengtung (to 1945) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Burma Campaign By 同盟通信社 - 毎日新聞社, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3694217
1945 CE
Return of British rule
Return of British rule Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Feb 12, 1947 CE
Panglong Agreement
Panglong Agreement signed by Shan, Kachin, Chin and Burman leaders to gain independence from the British Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Panglong Agreement text By Panglong Conference - https://sites.google.com/site/shanstatenews02/PanglongAgreement.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22293918
Jan 4, 1948 CE
Independence Day
Burma gains independence from the United Kingdom with U Nu as Prime Minister Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Stone Pillar of Independence Myanmar. (Left is Sule Pagoda and behind is Yangon cityhall.) By Maung Maung San - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17903338
1949 CE
Internal conflict in Myanmar
Insurgencies begin Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
A map of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present) By Ecrusized - Own work derivate of Myanmar adm location map.svg by NordNordWest. Based on sources in en:Talk:Myanmar civil war (2021-present), Nathan Ruser and @ThomasVLinge, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143170142
1950 CE
Myanmar Army
Burmese Army repels Nationalist Chinese invasion of Shan State (to 1961) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of Myanmar Army General office with arm badge shape By Pho Sai - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=119174687
1958 CE
Ne Win
Caretaker government, led by army Chief of Staff General Ne Win, formed following a split in the ruling AFPFL party. (Caretaker Gov. rule until 1960) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
GEN. NE WIN, P.M. OF BURMA MEETING WITH P.M. DAVID BEN GURION, IN JERUSALEM. By Moshe Pridan - This is available from National Photo Collection of Israel, Photography dept. Government Press Office (link), under the digital ID D783-102.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing for more information., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=150088130
1960 CE
1960 Burmese general election
U Nu's party faction wins decisive victory in 1960 elections, but his promotion of Buddhism as the state religion and his tolerance of separatism angers the military. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
State Seal of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar By File:State seal of Myanmar.png: Unknown authorUnknown author derivative work: Pho Sai - This file was derived from: State seal of Myanmar.png:, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=178489528
1961 CE
U Thant
U Thant becomes 3rd Secretary-General of the United Nations. Yangon hosts Second Southeast Asian Peninsular Games Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Oe Thant op doorreis op Schiphol tijdens persconferentie, Oe Thant 1 juli 1963 By Jack de Nijs for Anefo / Anefo - This image has been extracted from another file, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31785517
Mar 2, 1962 CE
U Nu
Democratically elected government of U Nu is overthrown by Ne Win, who abolishes the federal system and inaugurates "the Burmese Way to Socialism" – nationalising the economy, forming a single-party state with the BSPP as the sole political party, and banning independent newspapers Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
U Nu, Prime Minister of Burma, 2 March 1962 By Staatsgreep in Birma, premier U nu, Bestanddeelnr 913-5820.jpg:Anefo derivative work: Supakit prem - This file was derived from: Staatsgreep in Birma, premier U nu, Bestanddeelnr 913-5820.jpg:, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153661115
1969 CE
1969 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games
Yangon hosts Fifth Southeast Asian Peninsular Games Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1974 CE
Constitution of Burma
Ne Win proclaims a new constitution. Chin Special Division becomes Chin State; Mon State is created out of Tenasserim Division. Government guns down student protesters following U Thant's death Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
State Seal of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar By File:State seal of Myanmar.png: Unknown authorUnknown author derivative work: Pho Sai - This file was derived from: State seal of Myanmar.png:, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=178489528
1985 CE
kyat
Repeated demonetization of higher denomination kyat notes; Intensification of economic hardship on general populace (to 1987) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Myanmar 1000-kyat note featuring Aung San redesigned in 2020 and currently in circulation. By EmeraldRange - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=114455464
1988 CE
8888 Uprising
Nationwide uprising brings down Ne Win's government. Military crushes protests, forms a ruling junta, promises elections Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
In 1988, when the State Law and Order Restoration Council staged a coup, the words ဆိုရှယ်လစ်သမ္မတ ("Socialist Republic") were removed from the State Seal, and the whole of the State Seal was coloured to goldern colour. By Government of the Union of Myanmar State Law and Order Restoration Council - Basic Facts About Myanmar. Myanmar Embassy Tokyo., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=98541272
1989 CE
Names of Myanmar
Junta changes the English spellings of geographic names, including the country's name (to Myanmar) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1990 CE
National League for Democracy
National League for Democracy wins 82% of the seats in the general election. Junta refuses to hand over power, jails NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1991 CE
Nobel Peace Prize
Aung San Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
1997 CE
ASEAN
Myanmar is admitted to ASEAN Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (20th century):
Feb 1, 2003 CE
2003 Myanmar banking crisis
A major bank run in private banking occurs Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (21st century):
May 7, 2005 CE
May 2005 Yangon Bombings
Bombings kill 11 people and injured 162 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (21st century):
2007 CE
2007 Burmese anti-government protests
Junta suppresses anti-government protests, killing scores of protesters, including Buddhist monks Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (21st century):
2008 CE
2008 Constitution of Myanmar
2008 Constitution reserves 25% of the seats in a bicameral Hluttaw to the military. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (21st century):
The second session of Pyithu Hluttaw (lower house) convenes Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (21st century):
Mar 28, 2025 CE
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar. Over 140 people died and 730 were injured in Myanmar. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Burmese history" (21st century):
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