First Toungoo Empire
State · 1502–1756 CE · at its largest around 1579 CE
A Burmese empire founded by the Toungoo dynasty, which under Tabinshwehti and Bayinnaung conquered much of mainland Southeast Asia in the 16th century.
On its lands while it lasted
- Ayutthaya (1351–1767 CE): Capital of the Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya, founded in 1351, which became one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities in Asia before it was destroyed by Burmese forces in 1767.
- Lan Xang (1353–1707 CE): Lao kingdom founded by Fa Ngum in 1353, with its early capital at Luang Prabang; it split into rival kingdoms from 1707.
- Taungoo (1510 CE): Capital of First Toungoo Empire (1510–1539).
- Bayinnaung (1516 CE – 1581 CE): King of Toungoo Burma who built what was probably the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, including Ayutthaya and Lan Na.
- Vientiane (1560 CE): Capital of Lan Xang (1560–1707), Kingdom of Laos (1956–1975), Communist Laos (1976–today).
- Huế (c. 1572 CE): Capital of Nguyễn lords (1572–1774), Tây Son dynasty (1789–1802), Nguyễn dynasty (1802–1884).
- Mandalay (c. 1752 CE): Capital of Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1819).
- Amarapura (c. 1752 CE): Capital of Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1819).
- Shwebo (1752 CE): Capital of Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1819).
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