Pagan, Myanmar
Pagan (also known as Bagan) was an important ancient kingdom in Myanmar. Its first king Anawrahta reigned from 1044-1077.
, 12th century.
Anawrahta is said to have been converted to Theravada Buddhism by a Mon monk, after which he made a pilgrimage to Sri Lanka, returning to successfully convert his country, though other beliefs persisted. In 1287 the kingdom fell to the Mongols, after refusing to pay tribute.
NeighboursThaton (to the south, in modern-day Burma) until subdued in 1057Nanzhao (to the north, in modern-day Yunnan province, China)
Rulers
See also
History of Buddhism
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