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Destruction of Vientiane
- When
- 1828
- Where
- Vientiane
Siamese forces obliterated Vientiane following the defeat of Anouvong's rebellion, ending the kingdom's independence.
King Rama III ordered Chao Phraya Bodindecha to completely destroy Vientiane and capture Anouvong. The city was obliterated by Siamese forces, marking the end of the Kingdom of Vientiane and contributing to the permanent division of the Lao people.
Sources
- Anouvong Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-23
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