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The Lan Na kingdom is known by a number of exonyms in neighboring languages. In Burmese chronicles and sources, it is called Zinme Pyi (Burmese: ဇင်းမယ်ပြည်, pronounced [zɪ́ɰ̃mɛ̀ pjì]), Zinme being a Burmese language transcription of Chiang Mai; or Yun Pyi (ယွန်းပြည်, [yʊ́ɰ̃ pjì]), Yun being the Burmese term for the Northern Thai people.
The Fakkham script, was derived from the old Sukhothai script (also known as Proto-Thai script), and used extensively in Lan Na between the beginning of the 15th century and the end of the 16th century. [1] The Fakkham script was possibly introduced to Lan Na by a religious mission from Sukhothai. [2]
The known history of the Lanna-related dynasties and rulers begins with the founding of the Ngoenyang Kingdom, inaugurated by Lawachangkarat [] in 638. [1] This was succeeded by the Lanna Kingdom and then as a tributary state of Siam in 1775 until it was annexed to Thailand in 1909, [2] and the title of the ruler of Lanna Chiang Mai was dissolved in 1939.
3 Lanna states under Siamese tributary (1775–1899) Toggle Lanna states under Siamese tributary (1775–1899) subsection 3.1 Rulers of Chiang Mai (1775–1939)
The house is composed of two compartments sharing the same platform. It is named after the decorative wooden carvings protruding from the top of the gables, features typically found in traditional northern Thai houses. The house is a combination of traditional Lanna and Tai Lue, TaiKhoen and Tai Yong ethnic groups’ residences. The influences ...
Since the Burmese conquest of Lanna in 1558, Lanna or modern Northern Thailand had been mostly under Burmese rule. [1] With the Burmese Toungoo dynasty weakened, Chiang Mai was able to exert independence from Burma in 1727 and the rest of Lanna followed but Lanna became fragmented into city-states, descending into anarchy.
Si Lanna National Park is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Chiang Mai in Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao and Phrao districts. The park's area is 878,557 rai ~ 1,405 square kilometres (542 sq mi). [2] The highest point is Doi Chom Hot peak at 1,718 metres (5,636 ft).
The city of Chiang Mai was then abandoned and ceased to exist as a functional city. Lanna chronicles describes Chiang Mai; "jungle trees and wild animals claimed the city". [3] After years of continuous warfare, Lanna became depopulated [4] because people had perished in war or dispersed into the forests. As Chiang Mai and Nan were deserted in ...