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The Founding of Mandalay

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Which king founded the new royal capital of Mandalay?

King Bhumibol

King Mongkut

King Rama

King Mindon (correct)

What was the purpose of founding Mandalay?

To commemorate a historic event

To establish a trading hub

To fulfill a prophecy (correct)

To create a military stronghold

How large was the citadel surrounding Mandalay's royal palace compound?

500 acres

3000 acres

1020 acres (correct)

2000 acres

How many gates were there on each side of the walls surrounding the citadel?

Four (B) Signup and view all the answers

What other structure did the king commission besides the royal palace compound?

Kuthodaw Pagoda (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the area of the new capital city site of Mandalay?

66 km2 (25.5 sq mi) Signup and view all the answers

How many walls surrounded the citadel of Mandalay?

four Signup and view all the answers

What were the dimensions of the moat surrounding the citadel?

64 m (210 ft) wide, 4.6 m (15 ft) deep Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the pagoda commissioned by the king?

Kuthodaw Pagoda Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of founding a new capital in Mandalay?

to fulfill a prophecy on the founding of a metropolis of Buddhism on the occasion of the 2,400th jubilee of Buddhism Signup and view all the answers