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| Min Hti of Launggyet | |
|---|---|
| King of Arakan | |
| Reign | 1279 – August 19th, 1374 (95 years) |
| Coronation | 1279 AD (641 ME) |
| Predecessor | Sithabin I |
| Successor | Saw Mon II |
| Born | July 7th, 1274 Launggyet, Arakan |
| Died | August 19th, 1374 (aged 100) |
| Burial | Launggyet Palace |
| Spouse | Saw Sit (Chief Queen), Saw Pyo, Saw Nyo, Saw Thanda Phyu |
| Issue | Thiwarit of Arakan, Uzana II of Arakan and Thinhse of Arakan |
| House | Alawmaphyu |
| Father | Min Bilu |
| Mother | Queen Saw Daug |
| Religion | Therevada Buddhism |
Min Hti (Burmese: မင်းထီး; 1274 – 1374) Min Hti The Great was the 9th King of Launggyet Dynasty of Arakan, modern day Rakhine State, Myanmar, as an absolute monarch from 1279 until his death in 1374. He is best known for being the longest reigning monarch in history.
He became the king at the age of 5 years old after his father, Min Bilu was killed by the usurper named Sithabin I, Young prince was hidden and finally restored to the throne in his father's legacy by his uncle and ruled for 95 years until his death at the age of 100, though the last year of his reign was contested by the King of Ava, Saw Mon II, who sought control over the Arakan area. Min Hti’s reign is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest of any monarch known.[1]
Early Life
Young King was born to King Min Bilu and Queen Saw and while seeing the high proposed destinies of his son, he ordered him to be cast into the Lemro River and luckily was saved by the fishermen, was sent to remote part of the Kingdom, hidden in the Yoe Chaung village on the Urittaung Mountains which is modern day Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State where he grew up until he ascends the throne.[2]
Reign
Min Hti ascended to the throne by acclemation of his father's legacy in 641 ME (1279 AD), after usurper Sithabin I was deposed and execited by the ministers.Young King was sitting on his uncle's lap as his royal advisor.[3]
In the year 656 ME (1294 AD), Shans invaded the Kingdom but were repulsed. Thuratan of Bengal send presents of elephants and horses. After this his dominions again being attacked by various quarters by the Shans, the Talaing, the Burmese, and the Thet tribe in the north, the king went to Mahamuni Temple, and, depositing his rosary before the idol, vowed to rid of the country of its enemies. In pursuance of this vow, he marched in person to repel the Talaings who had possessed themselves of the country south town of Sandoway. His uncle, Uza-na-gyi was sent with the army to attack Pagan. Salingathu, his brother in-law advanced into Pegu, and the general, Raza-thin-gyan was sent against the Thet tribe. The City of Pagan was taken, the Talaings were overrawed and the expedition against the Thet, after being once repulsed, was eventually crowned with success. After this the general, Razathingyan subdued the country along the sea coast as far as the Brahmaputra River. [4]
In the year 689 ME (1327 AD), the Pinya Kingdom made an attack upon the Ramree Island, and carried away number of inhabitants who were planted upon the Manipur frontier. In retaliation, King ordered his Army to cross the Arakan Mountain to raid and annexed Thayet, and captured Governor Min Shin Saw of Thayet and carried off his entire family to Launggyet. After in his final years, Viceroy of Thandwe having gained possession of relic of Gotama brought from Ceylon, by virtue of which expected to obtain sovereignty, rose in rebellion, but was finally reduced to obidience. Soon After this, King Min Hti died after reign of 95 years and having died without legitimate heir to the throne falls into hands of Launggyet Court. The kingdom fell into interregnum.[5]
Administration
Min Hti's ruling administration is remembered as being particularly philosophical. During the early years of his reign as he was too young to make important political decisions, most were made by his mother and a court of minor regents. An example of Min Hti's beliefs can be seen in his decrees. In one he is quoted as writing "If a son is to act out, his father should be investigated, if the daughter is to act out, her mother should be, if a wife is acting out, her husband, and if a student is acting out, their teacher should be judged." This type of philosophy was the defining characteristic of Min Hti's rule: he believed environmental factors contributed to the actions of others, and should not be disregarded when considering culpability.[6]
Notable Descendants
Razathu II of Launggyet- grandson
Theinkhathu - grandson
Saw Mon III of Launggyet- great grandson
Min Khayi - great grandson
References
- ^ "Longest ever reigns". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "Burma Gezatteer: Akyab Distrct Vol A". p. 22.
- ^ Rakhine Razawin Thit Vol 7 (in Burmese). Ven. Sandamala Likara.
- ^ "Burma Gazetteer: Akyab District Vol A". p. 23.
- ^ "Burma Gazetteer: Akyab District Vol A". p. 23.
- ^ History of Myanmar (in Burmese). National Academy of Sciences. p. 57.
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