Burmese-Manipuri Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: British History, 18th Century European History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Southeast Asia, South Asia, India, Burma, Indochina
- Date: 1714-1770
Article abstract: At issue: Political and religious control of upper Burma. Result: Manipur sought British assistance in protecting its homeland, leading to an increased British presence in the region.
Background
Burma had been in political decline since the death of Bayinnaung in 1581. For almost 150 years, the region had been divided among small states, including the once-dominant Toungoo Dynasty with its capital at Ava. In addition to incessant warfare against the Tais in Siam, Burma suffered from frequent civil unrest and invasions from small states...
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