Pyinsa (Burmese: ပဉ္စာမြို့, pronounced [pjɪ̀ɴ sà mjo̰]) is a former capital of Arakan from 818 to 1118.^[1] The former capital site is located north of Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Myanmar.

History

The city was founded by Khittatin in 818 AD. After capital of Waithali was devastated by Pyu Invasion.

References

Harvey, G. E. (1925). History of Burma: From the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824. London: Frank Cass & Co. Ltd.

Pyinsa Preceded byKharit Capital of Arakan 1180 – 1237 Succeeded byLaunggyet Preceded byWaithali Capital of Arakan 1018 – 1118 Succeeded byParein

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