Historedia
Person

Bagyidaw

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1819–1826

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Bagyidaw, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Bagyidaw crowned Emperor of Burma at Inwa

    1819–1821

    Role: Emperor of Burma

    1. 7 June 1819 · AmarapuraCoronation at Amarapura

      Bagyidaw was crowned at Amarapura on 7 June 1819, adopting a formal reign name.

    2. November 1821 · AvaCapital Transfer to Ava

      Bagyidaw moved the imperial capital from Amarapura back to Ava in November 1821.

  2. First Anglo-Burmese War begins and the British take Rangoon

    1824

    Role: King of the Konbaung dynasty

    1. 5 March 1824 · ArakanOutbreak of Hostilities

      The war formally began on 5 March 1824 following border clashes in Arakan, marking the start of the conflict.

    2. 11 May 1824 · YangonCapture of Rangoon

      British forces took Rangoon by surprise on 11 May 1824, establishing a foothold in Lower Burma.

    3. 17 May 1824 · Ramu, Bengal (near Cox's Bazar)Battle of Ramu

      Burmese forces defeated British troops at Ramu in Bengal on 17 May 1824, an early engagement in the opening campaign.

  3. Treaty of Yandabo ends the First Anglo-Burmese War

    1826

    Role: Burmese King

    1. 24 February 1826 · Yandabo villageSigning of the Treaty

      General Campbell and Governor Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin signed the treaty on 24 February 1826, ending the war.

Sources

  1. Bagyidaw Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09