Konbaung dynasty

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the dynastic period?1752–1885
2. What is the founding monarch?Alaungpaya
3. Who started the Konbaung Dynasty?Alaungpaya, a leader from Shwebo, founded the Konbaung Dynasty in 1752 after unifying the fragmented states.
4. What did the Konbaung Dynasty do to grow its kingdom?They expanded by conquering neighboring regions such as Manipur, Assam, and Siam, and built many Buddhist temples.

Theravada Buddhism: The oldest surviving branch of Buddhism, prevalent in Southeast Asia.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
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