The Forty Years' War Overview

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What was the goal of King Razadarit in the 40 Years War?

To rebuild the Bagan Empire.

Who ruled by King Razadarit when the was began?

Ava

King Saw Kwe of Ava wanted to expand southward.

True

King Saw Kwe of Ava was not confident in a victory.

False Signup and view all the answers

How did King Saw Kwe aim to make conquering Hanthawaddy easier?

He sent his sons, one aged 16 and one aged 12 to lead his army. Signup and view all the answers

The 40 Years war was full of decisive victories at the start.

False Signup and view all the answers

What happened near the Ayeyarwaddy River?

Both kingdoms battled using elephants, horses, and infantry in their armies. Signup and view all the answers

What city was the major target of the conflict?

Pegu Signup and view all the answers

What kingdom was defeated in the 40 Years war?

Ava Signup and view all the answers

What happened once the 40 Years war ended?

Hanthawaddy then invaded Ava, but also struggled to make gains. Signup and view all the answers

The 40 Years War was one of the shortest conflicts in Burmese history.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ruler who followed King Saw Kwe?

Minhkhaung Signup and view all the answers

Minhkhaung was a skilled commander.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded Minhkhaung?

Razadarit Signup and view all the answers

After the death of Minhkhaung, the war became increasingly popular.

False Signup and view all the answers

The war ended in the year 1424.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the war?

Neither kingdom achieved its goal of uniting Myanmar. Signup and view all the answers

The war left both kingdom vulnerable to threats.

True Signup and view all the answers

What did the war mark in Burmese history?

It marked the beginning of Ava's decline as a strong kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What is the 40 years war remembered as?

One of Myanmar's longest conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Anyathians = First people in Myanmar Hunter - gatherers = nomadic Upper Myanmar = Ayeyarwaddy Mon = Stone tools Pyu = Tibetan Plateau Bagan = Buddhist but Theravada Inwa = City - state, not a united city Hanthawaddy = City planning was influential Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Forty Years' War

King Swa Saw Ke of Ava wanted to expand southward
He believed it would be an easy war, so he sent his sons, one aged 16 and one aged 12, to lead his armies
Ava launched attacks on Hanthawaddy's territory
Hanthawaddy defended itself and launched counterattacks
Both kingdoms raided each other's towns and cities
Many battles were fought along the Ayeyarwady River
Key battles used elephants, horses, and infantry in their armies
Ava suffered losses when attacking Hanthawaddy's strong fortresses
There was a truce 1391-1401
Hanthawaddy then invaded, but also struggled to gain ground in Ava's territory

Changes in Leadership and Further Developments

King Swa Saw Ke died in 1400
He was followed by his son Taraba for 7 months
Minkhaung was a skilled commander, but soon, Minkhaung
After the death of Minkhaung's son Minye Kyawswathe, the war became less popular
Both kingdoms kept their territories
A peace treaty was signed in 1424
Neither kingdom achieved its goal of uniting Myanmar
Ava and Hanthawaddy remained separate but weakened
The long war left both kingdoms open to future threats
It marked the beginning of Ava's decline as a strong kingdom
The Forty Years' War is remembered as one of Myanmar's longest conflicts

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Explore the key events and developments of the Forty Years' War between Ava and Hanthawaddy. This quiz covers military strategies, leaders, and the impact of leadership changes during the conflict. Test your knowledge of this significant historical period.