Mongyawng State | |||||||||
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State of the Shan States | |||||||||
18th century–1815 | |||||||||
Möng Yawng in an Imperial Gazetteer of India map | |||||||||
History | |||||||||
• Foundation of the state | 18th century | ||||||||
• Annexed by Kengtung State | 1815 | ||||||||
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Mongyawng or Möngyawng was one of the Shan states. It was located in the narrow wedge of territory that projects eastwards from Kengtung State between China and Laos.[1]
Mongyawng State was founded in the 18th century. It had its capital at Mong Yawng town. The state was inhabited mainly by Wa people.[2]
The state was occupied by Siam until 1814 and subsequently annexed by Kengtung State in 1815.[3]
The rulers of Mongyawng had the title Myoza.[3]
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