Kaung Htet - King of Taungoo, the divine god

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Author's note

When I was young, I won a prize for writing a poem called “Nat Shin Naung, do not betray the gods” in a literary competition organized by the Myanmar Literature Club of Taunggyi University. At that time, the “Shan Pyay Kyaw” newspaper was published in Taunggyi. This newspaper featured news of the literary award winners, and a photo of Saya U Thant Pho Naing and the award winners standing in front of the State Hall, as the cover story.

. I don't have the poem I won as a student. I don't know if it's available elsewhere. It would be hard to find a newspaper from around 1963-64. My friends from that time probably remember it.

I don't know if it's because I've written poems about Nat Shin Naung. I've been wanting to write a book about Nat Shin Naung. Now I've finally written about Nat Shin Naung, the one I wanted to write about.

Nat Shin Naung wrote more than sixty, almost seventy, Yatu. (According to the original manuscript edited by Letwe Nawratha, there are sixty-seven poems; according to the Nat Shin Naung Yatu Baungchag published by Hanthawaddy, there are seventy-two poems, including five additional poems.)

The jubilees of Nat Shin Naung include the Buddha pillar, the Sitchi Maung Bwe, the Sitchi Mae Bwe, the Moe Taw Maung Bwe, the Moe Taw Mae Bwe, the Thitthaar pillar, the Kye Se, the Sitchi, etc. The largest number of Buddha pillar jubilees is twenty in total.

Nat Shin Naung's poems, written with beautiful writing, delicate composition, and captivating metaphors, are worth appreciating.

After being obsessed with Nat Shin Naung's anniversaries, when I investigate and study Nat Shin Naung's life, I see a whole bunch of problems.

Before I present the problems, I would like to say a little about my position. Nat Shin Naung was the son of the king, the grandson of Bayint Naung Kyaw Htin Naw Ratha, the regent of Ketumati, and later the king of Ketumati. Nat Shin Naung, a king in an era ruled by petty feudal lords, would try to maintain his power. For this, there would be oppression and killing.

I am not interested in King Mahathir of Taungoo. I am only interested in King Natshinnaung of Yatu. And I am also interested in his deep love for Rajadhatu Kalya.

Since I was going to write about Nat Shin Naung, I read his letters and his anniversaries. I searched for the letters written about him to find out his love story. There I found a whole bunch of problems. The first thing I noticed was Nat Shin Naung's date of birth. Nat Shin Naung's date of birth (birthday, day of birth, month of birth) was traced back to his life at the time of his death.

- According to the chronology in the chronicles, when Nat Shin Naung was four years old, he married Rajadhatu Kalya, and when Nat Shin Naung was nine years old, Khamika Kalya was killed in battle by the crown prince and became a widow.

Nine-year-old Natshinnaung rode an elephant and attacked the powerful King of Ayutthaya, Bunarat. He tried to save the crown prince, King Mingsara. Then, he carried the crown prince's body to Hanthawaddy as his duty.

When I arrived in Natshinnaung Hanthawaddy, I met a newly widowed girl named Razadathukalya. She was nine years old when she became obsessed with chemistry and wrote Mae Daw (Tinh Hla Pe Han...chi). I didn't like that very much. Is a nine-year-old so talented? So good? I think it's a bit too much.

This dislike, this feeling of being too much, motivated me. So I searched for books and documents about Nat Shin Naung, met with experienced and knowledgeable teachers and asked them. I read Nat Shin Naung by Ma Than Than (Mann University), Nat Shin Naung and Chemical Science by Saya U Hla Lay, Nar Kot Daw by Saya Shwe Sakya, and Syapar Myint Sagon Kyaw Myint’s literary articles, etc., and historical books such as Myint Nang Razawin and U Kala Razawin. There I found different Nat Shin Naungs from other people.

I don't see Nat Shin Naung the way most people see him. It's not a deliberate attempt to portray him differently than most people do. It's because of what I've discovered and modeled that I'm different.

This book can be said to be a book written by Nat Shin Naung's lawyer. According to the information I have gathered and what I have heard and heard from him, Nat Shin Naung is not a great man. He is a very stubborn person and may make mistakes in some matters.

There are people who say, "What is Natshinnaung?" and "How is Natshinnaung?" I am not deliberately contradicting them. I am writing this letter because I honestly believe that this is the case.

I have written a book about the infamous Queen Mothers of Myanmar and Suphaya Latt. I think it is a bit unfair to tarnish the reputation of historical figures by making historical events into a drama. It is not (pardon the pun...) gentlemanly to try to blame someone who cannot be held accountable for their actions.

When I write about Nat Shin Naung, I try to be as realistic as possible. You could say that I try to look at the literary merit of King Yatu with a positive mind.

Nat Shin Naung... If you want to call me crazy, you can say so. It's impossible to imagine reality by reading what foreign historians have written, taking what you want, rejecting what you don't want.

In this book, I have avoided conflict as much as possible. I have removed what should not be brought to the forefront.

I would like to thank my friend Ohn Myint Oo, who provided me with the necessary assistance when I decided to write this book, and during the writing process; my cousin Dr. Khin May Oo (Assistant Lecturer, Yangon University) who helped me find the necessary books and documents; my dear friend Dr. Aung Zaw (Professor of Burmese Literature, retired); and Dr. Hla Myint (Heart Clinic, Yangon) who treated me with love and often discussed Nat Shin Naung.

North Okkalapa), Teacher Dagon Thara who helped me see Nat Shin Naung as it really is, Teacher U Maung Thant, who helped me see Nat Shin Naung as it really is, Teacher U Maung Thant, who made me interested in Nat Shin Naung's literature... and Nat Shin Naung's love, Teacher U Maung (Taung Lone Pwe) who helped me correct the mistakes in this book, point out the inconsistencies, and the teachers who wrote the reference books. The poem "Kan Nyak Thu Nat Shin Naung" mentioned at the end is a poem by Teacher U Maung Thant, Professor U Maung.

Peace be upon you.

Better

Return from Ayutthaya

A series of trumpet blasts rang out from Ayutthaya. The sound of the trumpets stopped the Hunsawady army, which was approaching Ayutthaya and numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

The Hanthawaddy prince, who commanded fifteen hundred elephants, twenty thousand horses, and two hundred and forty thousand warriors, slowly raised one hand. Then the bloodthirsty monk who was next to the prince took out a trumpet and blew it long and hard. The trumpet blast from the Hanthawaddy front was different from the trumpet blast that spread from Ayutthaya.

The sound of trumpets and blares from the Hanthawaddy and Taungoo armies, led by the Hanthawaddy Uparaza Mingyaswa himself, appeared one after another. Then, a horseman at the head of the army rode his horse fiercely, charging from one Hanthawaddy army to another.

The horseman first reached the camp of the king of the country, who had surrounded the army of the king of the country on the right. From there he crossed over to the small Hanthawaddy troops. From there he entered the army led by the son of the king of Taungoo, who had surrounded the army of the king of the country on the left.

The horseman, after conveying the words of the Great Emperor, "Fight at my command," to the commanders of the twenty-nine armies, rode his horse back to the Great Emperor's camp.

The Ayutthaya army did not immediately attack the Burmese army, which was led by the King of Hanthawaddy himself. They were just showing off outside the city walls that had been strongly fortified.

"Hey, traitor, Varanasi... are you hiding out of fear? Come out now, man."

The soldier standing next to the King of Hanthawaddy shouted loudly. At the end of the shout, the sound of cannons firing continuously from the top of Ayutthaya city appeared.

The cannonballs landed a short distance from the army. The king looked towards the Ayutthaya army gathered outside the city. Then the king called to the young servant who was nearby.

He looked at the chief priest. The chief priest was ready on the elephant Pauk Kyaw Zeya. The elephant was full of filth, so he had to cover his face with a cloth.

"Za Prok... If the Ayutthaya army attacks us, Bunaraja will attack me. When he arrives, let Pauk Kyaw Zeya go..."

"Yes, sir, I will do my best to avoid any mistakes," a loud shout was heard from the Ayutthaya warriors.

In front of the warriors, Vranaj, who was ready to ride on the elephant, stepped forward. "Vranaj, hey!"

The shouts of the Ayutthaya warriors shook the entire city of Ayutthaya. The King of Hanthawaddy glanced at the charioteer who was riding on the elephant's chariot.

““Turinbal... Bonaraz will attack me. Thin and I studied combat and death strategies together in Hanthawaddy. I know Thin’s intentions.”

After speaking to Tuyen Bala, the Great Uparaja looked at the younger brother, Za Pro, with a serious expression. Za Pro, who was holding the elephant Pauk Kyaw Zeya, nodded his head in understanding as if he understood Ma Uparaja's gaze.

King Varanasi of Ayutthaya opened the elephant statue of Brahma and rushed towards the king. The king also opened the elephant's robe and entered the king's presence. At that moment, the janitor removed the cloth covering the face of the elephant Pauk Kyaw Zeya. The elephant Pauk Kyaw Zeya, who was angry, ran away from the place.

The Taungoo army, flanking the Uparaja army on the left, advanced to engage in battle. The Taungoo king's son, Nat Shinnaung, who commanded the army, opened the elephant's mouth and came out.

"Command the army and advance, Nay Myo Thiri. I will go to help my brother."

At the end of Nat Shin Naung's speech, the elephant Pauk Kyaw Zeya, who had stepped forward, suddenly turned back and waved the royal elephant's robe. The royal elephant, unable to ignore the royal elephant, became angry and turned to face the attacking elephant Pauk Kyaw Zeya.

As the battle suddenly changed, the elephant's magnificent armor was thrown. Uparaja and the charioteer, who were riding on the mountain, were distracted.

"... What happened to the matter?" "That's right... I went around,

"I'll prepare it right away."

The king held the jeweled amulet tightly in one hand and held the spear with his right hand. At that moment, an explosion sounded from the direction of Ayutthaya. Along with the explosion, a powerful blast hit the king's chest from the front. His entire chest hurt as if he had been stabbed with a piece of fire, and the king's body fell backward.

"Be careful, sir."

Turinbala restrained the royal courtier. Observing the situation, Bunaraja, who was watching, approached the royal courtier's elephant. Before he reached the royal courtier, he encountered an elephant that opened its tusks and entered. At that moment, it was the royal courtier's elephant, Upa-satha.

Natshinnaung glanced at the king who was sitting on the throne, then charged at Varanasi, who was riding the elephant Brahma. The Hanthawaddy commanders, along with Natshinnaung, attacked Varanasi's Ayutthaya army. The hand-to-hand battle suddenly became fierce and complicated.

Varanasi, who considered himself the heir to the throne of Hanthawaddy and a scholar, had a good opinion of the young commander of Taungoo. Therefore, he did not pay much attention to Nat Shin Naung and attacked him. Even if they were in a fight, they were attacked fiercely, so the elephants hesitated. Varanasi managed to keep the situation under control and resisted Nat Shin Naung's attacks. However, he could not withstand Nat Shin Naung's attacks, who were actively attacking Min Pyo Min Lwin's spirit, so Varanasi had to retreat. .

The Ayutthaya commanders, seeing that Varanasi was retreating, tried to surround and protect him. The commanders and soldiers led by Thato Dhammaraja rushed in with full weapons, elephants, horses, and horses. Natshinnaung's soldiers shouted and attacked the Ayutthaya army.

The Ayutthaya army could not withstand the attack of the Hanthawaddy and Taungoo armies. They retreated in unison and reached the edge of the moat.

"Are the people of Ayutthaya running away out of fear?" "The traitor is running away out of fear, so kill the enemy."

- The shouts of warriors, the orders of commanders and soldiers were heard. The sound of swords clashing, the sound of elephants advancing, and the sound of horses galloping, made the empty land outside the city of Ayutthaya appear like a vast battlefield.

"You Taungoo people are so busy, I will personally greet you."

"I will kill you."

Vonaraja, who had been living in the shadow of King Bayintnaung for several years in Hanthawaddy, shouted to Natshinnaung to hear him. However, he could not bear the fierce attack of Natshinnaung and retreated. The Ayutthaya commanders blocked the way for Vonaraja to retreat.

When the Taungoo army led by Natshinnaung realized that it could not capture Bunaraja, it surrounded the Ayutthaya commanders and soldiers. After fierce fighting, the Ayutthaya ministers Oyapak and Oyasakko were captured.

Varanasi took the opportunity to flee into Ayutthaya. The left wing commanders, Thotpo and Winya, rushed after Varanasi. As soon as they realized that they were losing ground, they stopped their attack and tried to turn back. However, the left wing commanders did not turn back. After being surrounded by the Ayutthaya army, they were captured.

As soon as the king was freed, Natshinnaung turned back to the wounded king.

"Is your injury serious, Tuyenbal?"

Nat Shin Naung asked Tu Rin Bala, who was still holding the royal crown until now. Tu Rin Bala suddenly couldn't answer Nat Shin Naung's question. Her lips trembled as tears flowed down her face. After a moment, she let out a sob..

"You're in front of the house, aren't you?"

The sound of Turinbal's voice was heard like a clap of thunder. Natshinnaung immediately became aware and ordered the troops to retreat. The Burmese army retreated to a distance of more than a pole from Ayutthaya. As soon as the Ayutthaya army reached a point where it could not reach, all the commanders and officers gathered and discussed military matters. With the absence of the royal family, the king of the country, Thato Mahadammaraja (the late King), who had become the head of all the troops, listened to the wishes of the commanders and officers.

"When the people of Ayutthaya are defeated, they should finish the war and win. They should cremate the body of the crown prince and continue the fight."

“That’s right, the Ayutthaya issue is an issue that can be resolved at any time. Even though the Ayutthaya soldiers have retreated, it doesn’t mean that the issue has been defeated. It’s possible that the elephants that are about to attack will retreat and regain strength. Therefore, if the war continues, it will be a long time. We should stop fighting and carry the body of the former king back to Nay Pyi Taw.”

"That's right... I, the young commander of Taungoo, would like to submit a request. If King Varanasi of Ayutthaya learns that his royal highness has passed away, he will come out of the city with all his might and attack. While the Ayutthaya army is resting and full of strength, our Hanthawaddy army is weakened by the absence of his royal highness, and will suffer many losses."

Nat Shin Naung gathered his words and submitted his request. The king of the land looked at Nat Shin Naung intently.

“Then what should we do, young god?”

"That's right... we should retreat to Nay Pyi Taw. The living King will want to see the body of his son who has gone to his final resting place. Therefore, we should arrange for the body to not rot and return to Nay Pyi Taw."

Nat Shin Naung's words confused the commander of the army, ``King Naung.'' After a moment of silence, King Naung ordered the army to return to Nay Pyi Taw.

"We will make a coffin out of mango wood to carry the body of the Crown Prince, cover the body with mercury, and return to Nay Pyi Taw. All the commanders and officers must make arrangements as soon as possible. The young god will lead the way."

A task suddenly fell upon Nat Shin Naung's shoulders. Nat Shin Naung, with the help of knowledgeable people, arranged the body of the Crown Prince so that it would not rot and placed it in a coffin. As soon as the work was completed as planned, he reported to the King that he was ready to return to Nay Pyi Taw. The King's troops

The Burmese army was led by its commanders and soldiers according to their groups, and the body of the Crown Prince was carried and the journey back to Nay Pyi Taw began. All the Burmese troops returned to Nay Pyi Taw from the battlefield of Ayutthaya.