Hsinbyushin, also known as Maung Rwa or Prince of Myedu (မြေဒူးမင်း), was the third emperor of the Konbaung dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) from 1763 to 1776. The second son of the dynasty founder Alaungpaya is best known for his wars with Qing China and Siam, and is considered the most militaristic king of the dynasty. His successful defense against four Qing invasions preserved Burmese sovereignty. His 1765 invasion of Ayutthaya brought an end to the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The near simultaneous victories over Qing and Siam has been referred to as testimony "to a truly astonishing elan unmatched since Bayinnaung." He also raised the Shwedagon Pagoda to its current height in April 1775.
Hsinbyushin, Burmese king (died 1776)
On September 12, in the year 1736, Hsinbyushin, Burmese king (died 1776). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 12, one of 423 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 12, 1736 (AD era).
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 June 2026.
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