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Who was Bagyidaw?
Who was Bagyidaw?
- King Bodawphaya's cousin
- King Bodawphaya's grandson (correct)
- King Bodawphaya's son
- King Bodawphaya's brother
What did Bagyidaw do to restore confidence in the kingdom?
What did Bagyidaw do to restore confidence in the kingdom?
- Moved the capital to a different city
- Raised taxes payable by the people
- Appointed unqualified people to high offices
- Announced the abandonment of Mingun temple and great Lake projects (correct)
Who became the powers behind the throne during Bagyidaw's reign?
Who became the powers behind the throne during Bagyidaw's reign?
- His brother and his relatives
- His chief queen, her brother, and their relatives (correct)
- The people of the kingdom
- His army commanders
Why did the army resent the growing power of Bagyidaw's chief queen?
Why did the army resent the growing power of Bagyidaw's chief queen?
Who were the senior commanders in the kingdom during Bagyidaw's reign?
Who were the senior commanders in the kingdom during Bagyidaw's reign?
During Bagyidaw's reign, the capital of Myanmar was moved back to which city?
During Bagyidaw's reign, the capital of Myanmar was moved back to which city?
Who was the predecessor of Bagyidaw?
Who was the predecessor of Bagyidaw?
What were the two major projects abandoned by Bagyidaw to restore confidence in the kingdom?
What were the two major projects abandoned by Bagyidaw to restore confidence in the kingdom?
Who were the individuals who became the powers behind the throne during Bagyidaw's reign?
Who were the individuals who became the powers behind the throne during Bagyidaw's reign?
What was the main reason for Bagyidaw's weak reign?
What was the main reason for Bagyidaw's weak reign?
Study Notes
Bagyidaw
- Bagyidaw was a king of Myanmar.
Reign of Bagyidaw
- To restore confidence in the kingdom, Bagyidaw took measures such as canceling debts, reducing taxes, and rebuilding temples and monasteries.
- The powers behind the throne during Bagyidaw's reign were his chief queen, Nanmajai, and her brother, the Minister of War, Maha Thilawa.
- The army resented the growing power of Bagyidaw's chief queen, Nanmajai, and her brother, as they held significant influence over the king.
- Senior commanders in the kingdom during Bagyidaw's reign included Maha Bandula and Thado Thiri Maha Uzana.
- The capital of Myanmar was moved back to Amarapura during Bagyidaw's reign.
- Bagyidaw's predecessor was his brother, Bodawpaya.
- Two major projects abandoned by Bagyidaw to restore confidence in the kingdom were the construction of the pagoda at Mingun and the canal connecting the Irrawaddy River to the Mu River.
- Individuals who became the powers behind the throne during Bagyidaw's reign were his chief queen, Nanmajai, and her brother, the Minister of War, Maha Thilawa.
- The main reason for Bagyidaw's weak reign was his reliance on his chief queen and her brother, which led to resentment among the army and nobles.
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Test your knowledge on King Sagaing or Bagyidaw and the British intrusion in Myanmar from 1824 to 185
