Fall of Pegu to the Toungoo and Mrauk U Forces
- When
- 1599
- Where
- Pegu (Bago)
- Episodes
- 1
In 1599, forces from the breakaway kingdom of Toungoo and the western kingdom of Arakan captured Pegu. This event marked the definitive end of the First Toungoo Empire, which had previously dominated mainland Southeast Asia.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The First Toungoo Empire was the dominant power in mainland Southeast Asia during the second half of the 16th century. It was described as the largest empire in the region's history but was also the shortest-lived major dynasty due to its overextended administrative controls.
Military Action. In 1598, the breakaway state of Toungoo and the western kingdom of Arakan jointly invaded Lower Burma. The following year, in 1599, their combined forces successfully captured the capital city of Pegu, ending the empire's rule.
People involved
- Minye Thihathu II · King of the breakaway kingdom of Toungoo
Sources
- First Toungoo Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-11
- Minye Thihathu II of Toungoo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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