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Rakhine State (/ r ə ˈ k aɪ n / ⓘ; Rakhine and Burmese: ရခိုင်ပြည်နယ်; MLCTS: ra.hkuing pranynai, Rakhine pronunciation [ɹəkʰàiɰ̃ pɹènè], Burmese pronunciation: [jəkʰàiɰ̃ pjìnɛ̀]), formerly known as Arakan State, is a state in Myanmar (Burma).
The chief of police in Rakhine State, Colonel Sein Lwin, announced on 2 November that his force had begun recruiting non-Rohingya locals for a new branch of "regional police", which would be trained in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, and then sent back to their villages. The stated purpose of these forces was to defend villages against ...
Kingdom of Arakan. Rakhine State occupies the northern coastline of Myanmar up to the border with Bangladesh and corresponds to the historical Kingdom of Arakan.The history of Rakhine is divided into 7 parts - the independent kingdoms of Dhanyawadi, Waithali, Lemro, Mrauk U, Burmese occupation from 1785 to 1826, British rule from 1826 to 1948 and as a part of independent Burma from 1948.
Rakhine cuisine is known for its bold, flavorful dishes that often feature seafood, reflecting the coastal nature of the Rakhine State. Traditional dishes like Mont di , a spicy rice noodle soup with fish broth, and Rakhine Moti, a pungent noodle soup, are staples that highlight the region's love for bold, savory tastes.
Rakhine State Government is the cabinet of Rakhine State. The cabinet is led by Chief Minister, Nyi Pu. [1] Cabinet (April 2016–present) No. Name Portfolio
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There are four districts, 17 townships and 3871 villages in Rakhine State, western part of Myanmar. Rakhine State has one city and 16 towns. Rakhine State has one city and 16 towns. Pages in category "Townships of Rakhine State"
The area of modern Sittwe was the location of a battle during the conquest of the Kingdom of Mrauk U (later Arakan and now Rakhine State, Myanmar) by the Burmese king Bodawpaya. In 1784, a Burmese expeditionary force said to be 30,000 strong encountered the governor of U-rit-taung Province, General ("Saite-ké") Aung and his force of 3000. [ 6 ]