Kyi Naing - Myanmar History Stories in Pictures

Author's note 

I am not a historian, but I am interested in history. There are many interesting and exciting things in Myanmar history and world history.

History contains examples of people and actions that can be imitated, as well as lessons to be learned. We see good kings like Anawrahta and Kyansittha, who took action for the country and the people, and we also see bad kings like Salem who oppressed the people. We see venerable missionaries like Shin Ara Han, and we also see lessons to be learned and condemned from those who destroyed the religion like Tho Han Bwa and De Brito (aka Nga Zin Ka).

In history, just as we can see the good sons of Rajakumara, we can also see the wicked sons like King Narathu who, in their greed for wealth and power, even killed their father, who are worthy of condemnation and a lesson to be learned.

Just as we find those who are loyal to their masters, we also find those who are disloyal, who do not consider the merits of their service, but only look out for their own interests. In addition, we find warlords who instigate civil wars, such as the kings and emperors who are content with war, and we also find monks who work for the peace of the country, such as the Pinyasagyas and the Shindisapamokkas.

We also had a chance to experience the words, advice, and teachings of wise people like King Wan Zin, Minister Dein, Maha Ying Kyaw, and Raja Thingyan.

I still remember a saying by Dr. Than Tun, "You can't study history if you don't pass."

When I was young, I would listen to historical stories in my grandmother's lap every night and be delighted. I wrote this book with the desire to help children and young people, like me, to read Myanmar's history as stories and images, and to develop their knowledge and spiritual maturity.

This book describes the early historical periods in the Burmese calendar, and the Konbaung period in the Christian calendar. (If you want to convert the Burmese calendar to the Christian calendar, you can add (638) to get the Christian calendar.)

For students who are interested in Myanmar history and want to read more, a list of readings is also provided at the end of this book. I would also like parents to read it so that they can pass it on to their children. I am confident that if they read this book, they will gain a deeper understanding of Myanmar history and will be able to learn more.

Always respected

Kyi Naing 

8-9-2015

Abiraja and his two sons 

Children...

There was a king named Abhiraj who founded the kingdom of Tagaung in Myanmar. He is also known as “Tagaung Biraja”. Tagaung city is located in the northern part of Myanmar. If you go up the Ayeyarwady River from Mandalay, you will find it on the east bank of the river. .

Tagaung was inhabited by ethnic groups such as Burmese, Rakhine, and Shan.

King Abhiraj was a Sakyan king. It is said that he came to Myanmar while fleeing from war in the Kapilavatthu region of western India. King Abhiraj had two sons, Kamraja Gyi and Kamraja Nye.

When King Abiraja died, his two sons argued over who should inherit the throne. At that time, the brave warriors on the side of the great king prepared their weapons, including swords and spears. The brave warriors on the side of the young king prepared their weapons in the same way and prepared to fight on both sides.