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Pyinbya (Burmese: ပျဉ်ပြား, pronounced [pjɪ̀ɰ̃bjá]; 817–876) was the king of the Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) who founded the city of Pagan (Bagan) in 849 CE. Though the Burmese chronicles describe him as the 33rd king of the dynasty founded in early 2nd century CE, modern historians consider Pyinbya one of the first kings of Pagan, which would gradually take over present-day central Burma in the next two hundred years. He was the paternal great-grandfather of King Anawrahta, the founder of the Pagan Empire.
Quick facts about Pyinbya
- Full name: Pyinbya
- Born: 0801-01-01
- Nationality: Pagan kingdom
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q742013
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Who is Pyinbya?
Pyinbya (Burmese: ပျဉ်ပြား, pronounced [pjɪ̀ɰ̃bjá]; 817–876) was the king of the Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) who founded the city of Pagan (Bagan) in 849 CE.
What nationality is Pyinbya?
Pyinbya is Pagan kingdom.
When was Pyinbya born?
Pyinbya was born on 0801-01-01.
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