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