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Fall of Mandalay

When
28 November 1885
Where
Mandalay
Part of
Third Anglo-Burmese War begins

Mandalay fell on 28 November 1885, ending the Konbaung dynasty's rule. King Thibaw Min was captured, and the city ceased to be the capital.

Mandalay, the last royal capital, fell on 28 November 1885. King Thibaw Min was taken prisoner, and Queen Supayalat was sent into exile in India. The city ceased to be the capital on this date.

Sources

  1. Mandalay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Third Anglo-Burmese War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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