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King Bagyidaw (died October 1846) was king of the Konbaung Dynasty from 1819 to 1837. He was defeated in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826), losing Arakan (now spelt Rakhine) and Tenassarim (now spelt Taninthayi). He was son of King Bodawpaya. Under the guidance of General Mahabandoola, he pursued a policy of expansionism, conquering Assam and Manipur and making them tributaries of the kingdom. The British consequently pursued war, beginning 5 March 1824, driving the Burman forces from Assam, Rakhine, and Manipur. In 24 February 1826, Bagyidaw signed the Treaty of Yandaboo, ending war. He abdicated his throne in favour of his brother Tharrawaddy Min, in 1837.

Burmese monarchy

 

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