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Construction of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
- When
- 1783–1784
- Where
- Grand Palace complex, Bangkok
- Part of
- Founding of Bangkok
Rama I began the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew in 1783; both were completed in 1784, when the Emerald Buddha was moved from Wat Arun to Wat Phra Kaew.
King Rama I, founder of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, began construction of the Grand Palace, including Wat Phra Kaew, in 1783. Wat Phra Kaew served as the royal chapel used by the king for ceremonies without any monks residing there. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew were completed in 1784, and the Emerald Buddha was transferred from Wat Arun to be placed in Wat Phra Kaew.
Sources
- Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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