This article is about a former Shan state. For the present-day administrative division, see Mong Yawng Township. For the town, see Mong Yawng.

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]

History

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]

Rulers

The rulers of Mongyawng had the title Myoza.[3]

  • c.17.. - 17.. Tao Luk
  • 17.. - 17.. Tao Ngam
  • 17.. - 17.. Sunabnta
  • 17.. - 17.. Sulang Ka Wutti
  • (17.. - .... Inta Wasai
  • .... - .... ....
  • .... - .... Hsai Ya Kuman I
  • .... - .... Hsen Sulin (Surin Pumintha)
  • .... - .... Hsai Ya Kuman II
  • .... - .... Sao Yawt
  • 1814 - 1815 Maha Hkanan
  • 1815 Buddha Wong

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gazetteer of Upper Burma and the Shan states"
  2. ^ James B. Minahan, Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: p. 2024
  3. ^ a b Shan and Karenni States - World Statesmen

External links

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