Third Anglo-Burmese War begins
- When
- 1885
- Where
- Mandalay
- Episodes
- 1
The Third Anglo-Burmese War began in November 1885, marking the final conflict between the Burmese Konbaung dynasty and the British. The war resulted in the loss of Burmese sovereignty, with Mandalay falling on 28 November 1885. King Thibaw Min was captured, ending the last independent Burmese kingdom before its annexation by the British Empire.
Episodes
Background and detail
Outbreak. The conflict escalated after the Burmese refused a British ultimatum issued on 22 October 1885. By 9 November, the refusal was received at Rangoon, leading to the decision to occupy Mandalay and dethrone King Thibaw Min. The British planned an advance by water along the Irrawaddy River from Rangoon to Mandalay.
Fall of Mandalay. Mandalay, the final royal capital, fell on 28 November 1885, less than a fortnight after the declaration of war. King Thibaw Min was taken prisoner, and his queen Supayalat was sent into exile in India, marking the end of the Konbaung dynasty's rule.
People involved
- Thibaw Min · King of Burma
- Supayalat · Queen of Burma
Sources
- Third Anglo-Burmese War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Mandalay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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