Bagyidaw crowned Emperor of Burma at Inwa
- When
- 1819–1821
- Where
- Amarapura; Ava
- Episodes
- 2
Bagyidaw ascended the Burmese throne in 1819 following his grandfather's death. While legacy records place his coronation at Inwa in November, sourced passages indicate he was crowned at Amarapura in June. He subsequently moved the capital back to Ava in 1821, establishing Inwa as the imperial seat during his reign.
Episodes
- Coronation at Amarapura
Bagyidaw was crowned at Amarapura on 7 June 1819, adopting a formal reign name.
- Capital Transfer to Ava
Bagyidaw moved the imperial capital from Amarapura back to Ava in November 1821.
Background and detail
Background. Bagyidaw, known as the Prince of Sagaing, was selected as crown prince in 1808. His grandfather, King Bodawpaya, died on 5 June 1819, allowing Bagyidaw to ascend the throne without opposition. This succession occurred within the Konbaung dynasty, which had previously moved the capital to Amarapura in 1783.
Coronation. Contrary to legacy hints placing the event at Inwa, historical sources state Bagyidaw was crowned at Amarapura on 7 June 1819. He adopted the reign name Sri Pawara Suriya Dharmaraja Maharajadhiraja. The capital was later moved back to Ava in November 1821, aligning with the legacy location but occurring two years after the coronation.
Capital. Inwa, also known as Ava, served as an ancient imperial capital for successive Burmese kingdoms. Bagyidaw's decision to move the capital back to Ava in 1821 re-established Inwa as the seat of power. This location remained the capital during the Konbaung period until its destruction by earthquakes in 1839.
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Sources
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