List of rulers of Shan states

The Shan State, a state of Myanmar (also known as Burma), was once made up of a large number of traditional monarchies or fiefdoms. These are collectively known as Shan States.

The Shan states

Ranks of rulers

Three ranks of chiefs were recognized by the King of Burma and later by the British administration. These ranks were:

  1. Saopha (Shan for king or chieftain) or Sawbwa (in Burmese)
  2. Myosa (Myoza), "duke" or chief of town.
  3. Ngwegunhmu, silver revenue chief.

Hierarchy and precedence

The distinction in the titles dates from the days of the Burmese monarchy although the same states have not continued to hold the same titles for their chiefs during the centuries -- changes took place according to royal favour, results of battles and later, the decisions of the British authorities. The privileges and titles were so much a matter of royal ordinance that every one of a Sawbwa's symbols of power was laid down in a special book of dispensations granted by the higher court. His regalia and clothes, the guilding and jewel decoration of betel boxes, spittoons, fly-whisks and such articles of use, the dress of ministers, the umbrellas, spears and horses in procession, the caparisoning of the royal elephant, the instruments for processional music, the gateways and the style of residence, all were rigidly prescribed to ensure that the dignity kept up accordance with the status of a royal chieftain, yet did not encroach on the special privileges reserved for the court of Ava itself. The British, whose success in administration was largely bound up with observance, of precedence in a hierarchy, listed states also as Sawbaships, Myosaships and Ngwegunhmuships.

The following lists the Sawbwas in order of the precedence, at the time of the British annexation of the Shan States.

State Area (sq. mi) Classical name Notes
Sawbwas
Kengtung 12,400 Khemaraṭṭha
Hsipaw 4,524 Duṭṭhavatī
Mongnai 2,717 Saturambha/Nandapwa
Yawnghwe 1,392 Kambojaraṭṭha
Tawngpeng 800 Pappatasara
South Hsenwi 2,400 Siwirata or Kawsampi Also known as Mongyai
North Hsenwi 6,330 Siwirata or Kawsampi
Mongmit 3,733 Gandhalaraṭṭha
Mongpai 730
Lawksawk 2,362 Kambojaraṭṭha
Laikha 1,560 Hansawadi
Mawkmai 2,557 Lawkawadi
Mongpan 2,988 Dhannawadi
Mongpawn 366 Rajjawadi
Manglun Jambularaṭṭha
Kantarawadi 3,015
Samka 314
Mongkung 1,593 Lankawadi
Mongkawng Udigirirata Kingdom of Nora(Mogaung)
Mongyang Ahluwipurata
Myosas
Nawngwawn 28 Pokkharawadi Amalgamated with Mong Pawn, 1931
Mongnawng 1,646 Nandawadi
Mongsit
Kehsi-bansam 551
Mawnang Amalgamated with Hsamongkham, 1934
Loilong (Pinlaung) 1,098
Hsahtung 471
Wanyin 219
Hopong 212
Namkhok 108 Amalgamated with Mong Pawn, 1931
Sakoi 82
Mongshu 470 Hansawadi
Kenglun 54 Amalgamated with Kehsh Bansam, 1926
Bawlake 565
Kyetbogyi 700
Hsamongkham 449
Baw 741
Pwehla 178
Ngwegunhmus
Yengan (Ywangan) 359
Pangtara (Pindaya) 86
Pangmi 30
Loi-ai 156 Amalgamated with Hsamongkham, 1930
Kyaukku 76 Amalgamated with Pwehla, 1928
Loimaw 48 Amalgamated with Yawnghwe, 1928
Kyone 24
Namtok 14 Amalgamated with Loilong, 1931

Shan states

Maw (Baw)

Last Sawbwa – Sao Hkun Aung

Hopong (Hopon)

Rulers (title Ngwegunhmu)

  • 1783–1818 Hkun Kya
  • 1818–1833 Hkun Sin
  • 1833–1844 Hkun Nun
  • 1845 Hkun La
  • 1845–1851 Hkun Lin
  • 1851–1885 Hkun Ti

Rulers (title Myoza)

  • 1885–1893 Hkun Wara
  • 1893–1900 Hkun Tse
  • 1900–1952 Hkun Law (b. 1896 - d. ....)

Hsahtung (Thaton)

  • 1781-? Hkun Samu
  •  ? Descendants of Hkun Samu
  • 1839 – ? Hkun Kyaw Le
  •  ?
  •  ? – 1905 Hkun Law
  • 1905–1930 Sao Hkun Sing
  • 1930–1957 Sao Hkun Kyi
  • 1957–1959 Sao Aung Myint

Hsamönghkam (Thamaingkan)

Founded before 1700 and under a Myosa, its known rulers were:

  • 1807–18.. Maung Shwe Pon
  • 1825–1834 Maung Shwe E (1st time)
  • 1834–18.. Maung Me (1st time)
  • 18..–1847 Maung Shwe E (2nd time)
  • 1847–1848 Maung Me (2nd time)
  • 1848–1867 Maung Shwe Min (1st time)
  • 1867 Maung Lin (1st time)
  • 1867–18.. Maung Tha U
  • 18..–1876 Maung Kyi
  • 1876–18.. Maung Lin (2nd time)
  • 18..–1885 Maung Su Ka
  • 1885–1886 Maung Shwe Min (2nd time)
  • 1886–19.. Maung Hpo

Last – Sao Htun Aye aka. Aungban Sawbwa

Hsawnghsup (Thaungdut)

Founded before 1858 under a Saopha, it ceased to exist in 1893. The rulers were:

Saophas :

  • 1250 - 1270 Hso Sang Hpa
  • 1270 - 1298 Hso Son Hpa
  • 1298 - 1316 Hso Suang Hpa
  • 1316 - 1350 Hso Saap Hpa
  • 1350 - 1380 Hso Soet Hpa
  • 1380 - 1412 Hso Soeng Hpa
  • 1412 - 1436 Hso Sai Hpa
  • 1436 - 1445 Hso Saw Hpa
  • 1445 - 1460 Hso Kaa Hpa
  • 1460 - 1474 Hso Kaan Hpa
  • 1474 - 1498 Hso Khon Hpa
  • 1498 - 1514 Hso Hkoe Hpa
  • 1514 - 1532 Hso Hkun Hpa
  • 1532 - 1560 Sao Kyeng Tai
  • 1560 - 1580 Hkam Hkat Hpa
  • 1580 - 1612 Khek Khom Hpa
  • 1612 - 1628 Hkam Kyeng Hpa
  • 1628 - 1650 Hkam Kiao Hpa
  • 1650 - 1659 Hkam Sai Hpa
  • 1659 - 1663 Hkam Saap Hpa
  • 1663 - 1689 Hkam Htaw Hpa
  • 1689 - 1703 Hkam Thoen Hpa
  • 1703 - 1727 Hso Hkoung Hpa
  • 1727 - 1746 Hso Hkawng Hpa
  • 1746 - 1757 Hso Hpaing Hpa
  • 1757 - 1760 Hso Kaan Hpa
  • 1760 - 1767 Hso Naw Hpa
  • 1767 - 1774 Hkam Hkwai Hpa
  • 1774 - 1782 Hso Hom Hpa
  • 1782 - 1813 Hso Ngan Hpa
  • 1813 - 1827 Ka Lai Hkam
  • 1827 - 1834 Hso Oum Hpa -Regent
  • 1834 - 22 Oct 1880 Sao Möng Hkam
  • 1880 - 1893 Sao Hkam Daeng
  • 1893 - 1899 Hkam Man Hpa
  • 1899 - 1910 Hkam Hsat Hpa (b. 1860)
  • 1910 - 1959 Sao Hkun Hsawng (last saopha)

Hsenwi (Theinni)

Hsenwi sets its legendary foundation before 650. It was ruled by a Saopha and ceased to exist in March 1888, when it was split into North Hsenwi and South Hsenwi. The rulers were:

  • 731 – ? Hkun Tai Hkam
  • 957 – 958 Hkun Hseng Ai Hom
  •  ? – 1150 Hkun Yi Hkam Daing
  • 1150 – 1201 Hkun Hso Hkwan Hpa (Hkun Yi Kang Hkam) he assassinated his younger brother Hkun Hsam Long Hpa the sawbwa of Mogaung because he doubt his younger brother will be betray him
  • 1201 – 1204 Hkun Saw Yiam Hpa moved to Ta Sob Oo
  • 1204 – ? Hkun Tai Yiam Hpa
  •  ? – 1274 Hkun Ngok Sieng Hpa
  • 1274 – 1276 Hkun Hso Hom Hpa (Ai Hpoo Hkam)
  • 1276 – 1279 Hkun Hkam Tap Hpa
  • 1279 – 1318 Hkun Hkam Tep Hpa
  • 1319 – 1349 Sao San Nwe 1319-1349
  • 1349 – 1374 Hso Yeab Hpa
  • 1373 – 1389 Sao Thet Hpa
  • 1389 – 1392 Hkam Piam Hpa (second son of Sao Thet Hpa)
  • 1392 – 1394 Hkam Perd Hpa (third son of Sao Thet Hpa)
  • 1395 – 1405 Nang Hpa Hom Möng (She managed her daughter Nang Hkam Hung married with her younger brother Sao Nwe San Hpa and ordered him to be the Saopha of Hsipaw)
  • 1405 – 1428 Hkam Hkaing Hpa
  • 1428 – 1440 Hkam Hawt Hpa
  • 1440 – 1460 Hkam Wad Hpa
  • 1460 – 1523 Hkam Heeb Hpa
  • 1523 – 1543 Hkam Hsen Hpa
  • 1543 – 1549 Hkam Harn Hpa
  • 1549 – 1561 Hkam Pak Hpa
  • 1565 – 1593 Hsen Kyunt Hpa
  • 1593 – 1604 Hkam Hkaing Hpa
  • 1604 – 1605 Hkam Hsue and Hkam Nan (the both rulers)
  • 1601 – 1605 Hkam Ruea On (Hkam Hkaing Nwe)
  • 1605 – 1644 Hso Hong Hpa
  • 1644 – 1650 Hso Kaw Hpa
  • 1650 – 1683 Hso Hom Hpa
  • 1683 – 1686 Se U III -Regent (1st time)
  • 1686 – 1721 Hso Hung Hpa
  • 1721 Se U III -Regent (2nd time)
  • 1721 – 1724 Han Hpa Hko Hkam Hung -Regent
  • 1724 – 1730 Hpawng Mong Long Hsung Wat
  • 1730 Mong Hkam -Regent
  • 1730 Hkam Hong -Regent (1st time)
  • 1730 – 1746 Sao Hkam Hsawng Hpa
  • 1746 Hkam Hong -Regent (2nd time)
  • 1746 – c.1747 Sao Hkun Hseng Hong
  • c.1747 – 1750 Mahadevi Wing Hsup Pang -Regent
  • 1750 Hkam Hong -Regent (3rd time)
  • 1750 – 1751 Sao Mang Te
  • 1751 – 1752 Hkam Hong -Regent (4th time)
  • 1752 – 1761 Vacant
  • 1761 – 1767 Hkun Hseng Awng Tun
  • 1767 – 1770 Myauk Win Hmu -Regent
  • 1770 – 1772 Sayawadi Wun
  • 1772 – 1773 Sety-taw Wun
  • 1773 – 1775 U Teng Pong Nya
  • 1775 – 1775 Vacant
  • 1778 – 1800 Sao Hswe Cheng (Kon)
  • 1800 Hsup Pang -Regent
  • 1800 – 1815 Sao Hsö Kaw
  • 1815 – 1819 Mogaung Wun -Regent
  • 1819 – 1821 Sao Naw Möng
  • 1821 – 1824 Hkun Hkam Hkawt
  • 1824 – 1827 Sao Hkam Pak
  • 1827 – 1831 Sao Hkam Nan
  • 1831 – 1838 Sao Hkun Maung Lek
  • 1838 – 1845 Sao Hkam Leng (Hsö Hkan Hpa) (d. 1847)
  • 1845 – 1848 Sao Hseng Naw Hpa (1st time) (d. 1864)
  • 1848 – 1853 Vacant
  • 1853 – 1855 Sao Hseng Naw Hpa (2nd time)
  • 1855 – 1858 Vacant
  • 1858 – 1860 Sao Hpa Mawng Hpa (1st time) (d. 1891)
  • 1860 – 1863 Vacant
  • 1863 – 1864 Sao Hpa Mawng Hpa (2nd time) (s.a.)
  • 1864 – 1866 Shwe Pyi Bo
  • 1866 – 1867 U Ma Nga
  • 1867 – 1869 Sao Hseng Naw Hpa (3rd time) (s.a.)
  • 1869 – 1873 Vacant
  • 1873 – 1874 Win Hmu
  • 1874 – 1875 Sao Hseng Naw Hpa (4th time) (s.a.)
  • 1875 – 1876 Natsu Letya
  • 1876 – 1879 Sao Hseng Naw Hpa (5th time) (s.a.)
  • 1879 – Mar 1888 Hkun Hsang Tone Hung (b. 1852 – d. 1915)


North Hsenwi

Created in March 1888 from Hsenwi state. the main state was split into two, North and South Hsenwi.

  • Mar 1888 – x Hkun Hsang Tone Hung
  • 1927 – 1959 Sao Hom Hpa

South Hsenwi

Created in March 1888 by the splitting of the Hsenwi state. The state is also known as Mong Yai. The rulers were:

  • 1888 – 1913 Sao Naw Möng
  • 1913 – 1946 Hso Hsawng Hpa
  • 1946 – 1959 Hso Hom Hpa

Hsihkip (Thigyit)

Founded before 600, it ceased to exist in 1886, when it was incorporated into Yawnghwe. It was ruled by a Myosa and the rulers were:

  • 1459–1501 Hkun Hkam Möng
  • 1501–1515 Hkun Hkam Swe
  • 1515–1542 Hkun Hkam Pawng
  • 1542–1561 Hkun Hkam Bao
  • 1561–1577 Hkun Hkam Kyaw
  • 1577–1588 Hkun Hkam Kyunt
  • 1588–1615 Sao Mwe Pung
  • 1615–1653 Hkun Hkam Hung
  • 1653–1677 Hkun Hkam Haad
  • 1677–1700 Hkun Hkam Hun
  • 1700–1725 Hkun Hkam Hub
  • 1725–1734 Hkun Hkam Hug
  • 1734–1746 Hkun Hkam Ku
  • 1746–1757 Hkun Hkam Saw
  • 1757–1764 Mai Ngaan Möng
  • 1764–1782 Hkun Hkam Nyit
  • 1782–1800 Hkun Hkam Hpin
  • 1800–1808 Hkun Hkam Kyaung
  • 1808–1814 Hkun Hkam Hawt
  • 1814–1818 Hkun Hkam Daeng
  • 1818–1829 Hkun Hkam Done
  • 1829–1834 Hkun Hkam Hsawt
  • 1834–1837 Hkun Hkam Hmom
  • 1837–1840 Hkun Hkam Lin
  • 1840–1844 Hkun Hkam Nyunt
  • 1844–1848 Hkun Hkam Kyawt
  • 1848–1851 Hkun Hkam Yawt
  • 1851–1862 Hkun Hkam Yon
  • 1863–1870 Hkun Hkam Oum
  • 1870–1886 Hkun Hkam Hnya

Hsipaw (Thibaw)

Founded, according to legend, in 58 BC, it was ruled by a Saopha. Its formal name was Dutawadi. For the state capital see Thibaw.

  • 58 BC Sao Hkun Hkam Saw 1st
  • Sao Hkun Hkam Naw 2nd
  • Sao Hkun Hkam Hko 3rd
  • 165–201 Sao Hkun Hkam Pan
  • 201–250 Paw Aik Phyao 9th
  • 250–252 Paw Aik Pouk 10th
  • Paw Pan (Sao Hpa Lung Hkam Pan) 11th
  • Hso Phan Hpa 12th (son of Hso Hom Hpa, the saopha of Möng Mao
  • 957 Hkun Tai Hkam
  • 1058 Hso Oom Hpa 38th
  • 1395–1404 Nwe San Hpa
  • 1404–1423 Hso Kyaung Hpa 52nd
  • 1439–1460 Loi Hsan Hpa (younger brother of Hso Kyaung Hpa)
  • 1460–1473 Hkam Yat Hpa (son of Loi Hsan Hpa)
  • 1473–1500 Hso Wei Hpa (son of Hso Kyaung Hpa with Min Sanda the burmese princess from Ava)
  • 1500–1541 Hso Pat Hpa
  • 1541–1542 Hkun Möng Nge aka Hso Han Hpa (son of Hso Pat Hpa)
  • 1542–1552 Hso Paw Hpa (son of Hso Pat Hpa)
  • 1552–1557 Hso Hom Hpa (son of Hso Paw Hpa)
  • 1557–1557 Sao Kyaing Löng (Hso Chi Hpa)
  • 1557–1558 Hso Pak Hpa from Mong Nai (son of Hso Han Hpa)
  • 1558–1564 Hso Khiang Hpa (son of Hso Chi Hpa)
  • 1564–1577 Hso Saw Hpa 62nd (son of Hso Hom Hpa)
  • 1577–1593 Hso Kaw Hpa 63rd (son of Hkun Möng Nge and ex-saopha of Mongpai and ex-King Mobye Narapati III of Ava)
  • 1593–1626 Tap Hseng Hkam son of Hkam Hkon Hpa of Mong Mit
  • 1626–1639 Hkun Hkam Hlaing 65th (son of Tap Hseng Hkam)
  • 1639–1653 Nwe Hkam Pan (son of Tap Hseng Hkam)
  • 1653–1660 Hso Kyaw Hpa (son of Nwe Hkam Pan)
  • 1660–1664 Hso Tai Hpa
  • 1664–1675 Hso Sai Hpa (son of Hso Kyaw Hpa)
  • 1675–1702 Hso Waing Hpa 70th
  • 1702–1714 Sao Okka Wara
  • 1714–1718 Sao Okka Seya
  • 1718–1722 Sao Sam Myo
  • 1722–1752 Sao Hkun Neng
  • 1752–1767 Sawra Tawta
  • 1767–1788 Sao Myat San Te
  • 1788–1809 Sao Hswe Kya
  • 1809–1843 Sao Hkun Hkwi
  • 1843–1853 Sao Hkun Paw
  • 1853–1858 Sao Kya Htun (d. 1866)
  • 1858–1866 Hkun Myat Than
  • 1866–1882 Sao Kya Hkeng (Sao Hkun Hseng deposed 1882-86) (d. 1902) 1st time
  • 1882–1886 Sao Hlaing Pa
  • Mar 1886–8 May 1902 Sao Kya Hkeng (Sao Hkun Hseng) 2nd time
  • 8 May 1902–May 1928 Sao Hkun Hke (b. 1872 - d. 1928) (from 2 Jan 1928, Sir Sao Hke)
  • 1928–Jul 1938 I Sao Ohn Kya (b. 1893 - d. 1938)
  • 1938–1947 administered by British India
  • 1947–1959 Sao Kya Hseng (b. 1924 - d. 1962)

Kehsi Mansam (Kyithi Bansan)

  • 1860–1881 Hkun Yawt
  • 1881–.... Hkun Yawt Seng

Kengcheng (Kyaingchaing)

  • 1372–1422 Sao Deik Nwe
  • 1422–1438 Kai Kaew Wak Hpa
  • 1438–1446 Sao Krue Maing (son of Kai Kaew Wak Hpa)
  • 1446–1472 Sao Hai Khaing (son of Sao Krue Maing)
  • 1472–1496 Möng Phrom Maha Inn (son of Sao Hai Khaing)
  • 1496–1510 Hkun Muen Hua Pan Na Sai (son of Möng Phrom Maha Inn)
  • 1510–1516 Hla Inn Hta (younger brother of Möng Phrom Maha Inn)
  • 1516–1527 Hsen Inn Hta (younger brother of Hla Inn Hta)
  • 1527–1537 Naw Kaew Phoumma (son of Hla Inn Hta)
  • 1537–1555 Thippayajak (son of Hsen Inn Hta)
  • 1555–1593 Haw Kham Nwe (son of Naw Kaew Phoumma)
  • 1593–1615 Hpaya Hkon Luang (son of Haw Hkam Nwe)
  • 1615–1640 Hpaya Waen Jeed Luang (son of Hpaya Hkon Luang)
  • 1640–1657 Sao Hkam Mai (son of Hpaya Waen Jeed Luang)
  • 1657–1670 Sao Hkam Sai (son of Sao Hkam Mai)
  • 1670–1676 Sao Malai (younger brother of Sao Hkam Sai)
  • 1676–1709 Hsari Naw Hseng Kaew (son of Sao Hkam Mai)
  • 1709–1740 Suwanwongwad (son of Sao Malai)
  • 1740–1755 Sao Kam Chai (son of Hsari Naw Hseng Kaew)
  • 1755–1771 Sao Inn Torn (son of Sao Kam Chai)
  • 1771–1795 Sao Sa Hlaing Ratn (younger brother of Sao Inn Torn)
  • 1795–1813 Khattiyawongsa (son of Sao Sa Hlaing Ratn)
  • 1813–1849 Hpaya Möng Hkon (son of Khattiyawongsa)
  • 1849–1859 Tippani Hkam (son of Hpaya Möng Hkon)
  • 1872–1881 Sao Kawng Tai (from Kengtung)
  • 1881–1882 Sao Hsiri Naw Hkam (son of Tippani Hkam)
  • 1882–1892 Sao Ong Hkam (son of Sao Hsiri Naw Hkam) last saopha

Kenghkam (Kyaingkan)

Myosas:

  • 1811–1854 Bodaw Sao Hkam Yi
  • 1855–1864 Sao Hkun Mwe
  • 1864–1870 Naw Hkam Leng
  • 1870–1874 Incorporated into Möngnai
  • 1874–1878 Sao Hkun Long
  • 1878–1882 Incorporated into Möngnai
  • 1882–188. Sao Naw Süng
  • 188.–19.. Hkun Un

Kenglön (Kyainglon)

Myosas:

  • 1857–1873 Maung Pwin
  • 1873–1874 Naw Hkam U
  • 1874–1888 Hkun Tawn
  • 1888–19.. Hkun Mawng

Kengtung (Kyaingtong)

For the state capital see Kengtung.

  • 1243–1247 Mang Khum (Delegate of Mang Rai, founder of Kengtung State)
  • 1247–1253 Mang Khian
  • 1253–1264 Sao Nam Tuam
  • 1264–1317 Sao Nam Nan
  • 1317–1324 Sao Hsam Muen Hwe
  • 1324–1336 Sao Ai Lok
  • 1342–1350 Sao Hsai Nan
  • 1349–1366 Sao Hsai Yu
  • 1379–1387 Sao Sit Pan Tu
  • 1387–1390 Sao Ai Awn
  • 1390–1403 Ai Wu Hsa
  • 1403–1460 Yi Hkam Hka
  • 1416–1441 Sao Hsam
  • 1441–1456 Sao Hsam si-li
  • 1456–1474 Ai Lao Hkam Ta
  • 1474–1501 Hpaya Lao
  • Sao Naw Kiao (son of Ai Lao Hkam)
  • Hsai Hkaw (son of Ai Lao Hkam)
  • Hsai Hpom (son of Ai Lao Hkam)
  • Sao Hsam (son of Ai Lao Hkam)
  • Sao Hkam Mu (son of Ai Lao Hkam)
  • 1523–1560 Hpaya Kiao (a monk called to rule) aka Sao Town Hkam Fu
  • 1560–1598 Sao Kiao Bun Nam
  • 1598–1620 Sao Hkam Town
  • 1620–1637 Sao Mong Khet (Mang Kyin Hpa)
  • 1638–1661 Sao On
  • 1662–1678 Sao In Hkam
  • 1678–1686 Sao Ram Muen aka Sao Ok Sighn
  • 1686–1703 Sao Mong Saik aka Hsa Le Mang
  • 1703–1710 Sao Hsam Hpi
  • 1710–1728 Sao Mong Chuen
  • 1730–1737 Maung Myo (Yawnghwe Shan sent from Ava)
  • 1737–1738 Sao Mong Phi
  • 1740–1744 Sao Mong Hsam 1st
  • 1744–1747 Sao Karng
  • 1747–1787 Sao Mong Hsam 2nd
  • 1787–1802 Sao Kawng Tai
  • 1813–1857 Sao Maha Hkanan aka Sao Dong Hseng
  • 1857–1876 Sao Maha Hpom
  • 1876–1881 Sao Hseng Hkam
  • 1881–1886 Sao Kawng Tai
  • 1886–1897 Sao Kawng Hkam Fu
  • 1895–1935 Sao Kawng Kiao Intaleng
  • 1935–1937 Sao Kawng Tai
  • 1937–1959 Sao Sai Long

Kokang

Ruled and founded by the Yang dynasty, it was founded in 1739 by Yang Shien Tsai, Chief of Shin Da Hu. Later his successor Yang Wei Shin expanded his territory and renamed it Kho Kan Shan. Yang Yon Gen then finally renamed it to Kokang. The first 2 reigned as chiefs, the 3rd assumed the title of Heng which was to be held until Yang Chun Yon assumed the Myosa title. Colonel Sao Yang Wen Pin assumed the title of Saopha, after the British recognised Kokang in 1947 as a state for services in the Second World War; it lasted until the state ceased to exist in 1959. The rulers were:

  • 1739–1758 Yang Shien Tsai, Chief of Shin Da Hu
  • 1758–1795 Yang Wei Shin, Chief of Kho Kan Shan
  • 1795–1840 Yang Yon Gen, Heng of Kokang
  • 1840–1874 Yang Guo Hwa, Heng of Kokang
  • 1874–1916 Yang Guo Zhen, Heng of Kokang
  • 1916–1927 Yang Chun Yon, Heng and Myosa of Kokang
  • 1927–1949 Colonel Sao Yang Wen Pin, Saopha of Kokang
  • 1949–1959 Sao Edward Yang Kyein Tsai, Saopha of Kokang.

Kyawkku Hsiwan (Kyaukku)

Ngwegunhmus:

  • .... - .... Nga San Bon
  • .... - .... Nga San Mya
  • .... - 1783 Nga San Ma
  • 1783 - 1820 Nga Kaw Tha
  • 1820 - 1821 Nga Thi Ri
  • 1821 - 1843 Nga Chit Win
  • 1844 - 1852 Nga Shwe Maung I (1st time)
  • 1852 - 1856 Nga Shwe Yit -Regent
  • 1856 - 1863 Nga Shwe Maung I (2nd time)
  • 1863 - 1865 Nga Yan Kon -Regent
  • 1865 - 1873 Nga San
  • 1873 - 1874 Nga Shwe Maung II -Regent
  • 1874 - 1876 Nga Tha U -Regent
  • 1876 - 1877 Nga Tun -Regent
  • 1877 - 1881 Nga Pai Su (Nga Pyan)
  • 1881 - 1922 Nga Thaing (b. 1873 - d. 1922)

Laihka (Lègya)

Saophas:

  • 1505–1530 Sao Khuea Hpa
  • 1530–1539 Hso Kaan Hpa
  • 1539–1542 Vacant
  • 1542–1566 Hso Naw Hpa
  • 1566–1579 Hso Kyaw Hpa
  • 1579–1594 Hso Oum Hpa
  • 1594–1609 Hso Kyunt Hpa
  • 1609–1628 Hso Hon Hpa
  • 1628–1650 Hso Seik Hpa
  • 1650–1670 Hso Pan Hpa
  • 1670–1687 Hso Kaa Hpa
  • 1687–1702 Pawng Möng Hso Hung Hpa
  • 1702–1715 Hso Haan Hpa
  • 1715–1745 Hso Pard Hpa
  • 1745–1771 Sao Xiang Möng
  • 1771–1794 Hso Saap Hpa
  • 1794–1803 Hkun Law Na
  • 1803–1807 Hso Gam Hpa
  • 1807–1854 Hso Lik Hpa
  • 1854–1856 Shwe Taung Kyaw
  • 1856–1860 Hso Kyin Hpa
  • 1860–1862 Hkam Muen Hpa (1st time)
  • 1862–1866 Hso Hkawng Hpa
  • 1866–1868 Sao Nang Kyam Hpawng .... (female)
  • 1868–1879 Hkam Muen Hpa (2nd time)
  • 1879–1882 Vacant
  • 1882–1928 Sao Lai Hkam
  • 1928–1952 Sao Num (Lae Hkam)

Lawksawk (Yatsauk)

Saophas :

  • 1450 - 1475 Hkun Tai Pong
  • 1475 - 1497 Hkun Tai Hkone
  • 1497 - 1507 Hkun Tai Hkam
  • 1507 - 1524 Hso Kyeng Hpa
  • 1524 - 1536 Hso Hkoe Hpa
  • 1536 - 1546 Hso Hkaan Hpa
  • 1546 - 1555 Hso Tai Hpa
  • 1555 - 1566 Hso Suan Hpa
  • 1566 - 1580 Hso Wak Hpa
  • 1580 - 1610 Hso Muen Hpa
  • 1610 - 1630 Hso Hen Hpa
  • 1630 - 1660 Hso Hkuen Hpa
  • 1660 - 1675 Hso Waing Hpa
  • 1675 - 1707 Pai Hkam
  • 1707 - 1729 Shwe Hkwaet
  • 1729 - 1753 Hkun Shwe Hta
  • 1753 - July 1760 Hta Pan Möng
  • 1760 - 1763 Maung Gyi
  • 1763 - July 1790 Shwe Yi
  • 1790 - 1791 Vacant
  • 1791 - 1792 Maung Kywet
  • 1792 - 1811 Hkun Sam Lik
  • 1811 - 1812 Vacant
  • May 1812 - 1813 On Gaing
  • 1813 - 1850 Hkun Shwe Ek
  • 1850 - Dec 1854 Vacant
  • 1854 - 1856 Hkun Maung Lek (d. 1856)
  • Dec 1856 - 1881 Sao Waing Hpa (1st time)
  • 1881 - 1886 Sai Pwin
  • 1886 - Jan 1887 Sao Waing Hpa (2nd time)
  • Jan 1887 - Oct 1887 Bo Saing -Regent
  • 9 Oct 1887 - 1900 Hkun Nu Mun (b. 18.. - d. 1900)
  • 1900 - 1946 Sao Hkun Serk (b. 1863 - d. 1946)
  • 1946 - 1958 Sao Hkun So (b. 1895)

Loi-ai (Lwe-e)

Ngwegunhmus

  • ....–1814 Paw Kyi
  • 1814–1834 Maung Shwe
  • 1834–1864 Kaw Thaw
  • 1864–1868 Maung Kaing
  • 1868–1870 Vacant
  • 1870–.... Hkun Shwe Kya

Loilong (Lwelong) Loilong (Pinlaung)

Ngwegunhmus

  • ....–1854 Hkun Na (died 1854)
  • 1854–1856 Hkun San Da (died 1856)
  • 1856–1880 Hkun Pu (La Mu) (died 1882)

Myosas

  • 1880–1882 Hkun Pu (La Mu) (died 1882)
  • 1882–1938 Hkun Hkam Chok (died 16 November 1938)

Loimaw (Lwemaw)

Ngwegunhmus:

  • ....–1834 Maung Hpo Gok
  • 1834–1844 Maung Hpo Saw
  • 1844–1847 Maung Lok
  • 1847 Maung Shwe Daung
  • 1847–1874 Maung Shwe Pyi (1st time)
  • 1874–1876 Vacant
  • 1876–1877 Maung Kya
  • 12 February 1878 – 1880 Maung Meik
  • 1880–1886 Maung Chit
  • 1886 Maung At
  • 1886–19.. Maung Shwe Pyi (2nd time)

Manglon

Saophas (sawbwas):

  • 1814–1822 Hsö Hkam (Ta Awng) (died 1822)
  • 1822–1852 Sao Hkun Sang
  • 1852–1853 Uyaraza (died 1853)
  • 1853–1860 Naw Hpa (died 1860)
  • 1860–1881? Tön Hsang
  • 1877–1892 Sao Maha (in West Manglön)
  • 1892–1919 Tön Hsang Hang
  • 1919–1946 Saw Hka Nan (lived 1892–1946)
  • 1946–1952 Sao Man Laik (born 1922)

Monglin

Saopha of Monglin

  • 1946–1959 Sao Hman Lek (died 1998)

Mongleam

Saopha of MongLeam Sao Mwamp Fa

Mong Lem (Mönglem)

Prince Mönglem Luang Haw Hkam system started in 1289 Fifty-one six-billed Thai era The first Saopha, known as Sao Hkam Pak Hpa, was of Tai descent from Mäo Long who migrated to the south and asked for land from the Wa people. indigenous people Sao Hkam Pak Hpa offered a large number of cattle and buffaloes to beg for the daughter of King Mang Sam Town. The head of the Wa clan in Mangloen Township became a goddess. And it has become customary for the prince Mönglem to marry a Wa woman from Möng Mangloen There were 28 Saophas in Mönglem as follows:

Saophas:

  • Hkam Pak Hpa 1289-1309
  • Town Hkam Hueng (Town Fai Hueng) 1308-1348
  • Town Hkam Suan (Town Fai Suan) 1349-1406
  • Town Fai Hkan 1407-1439
  • Town Fai Hkaan 1440-1465
  • Town Fai Hke 1466-1481
  • Town Fai Taan 1482-1492
  • Town Fai Chin 1493-1514
  • Town Fai Hpa 1515-1547
  • Town Fai Hkang 1548-1560
  • Town Fai Kyoung 1561-1581
  • Town Fai Sing 1582-1595
  • Town Fai Kyen 1595-1603
  • Town Fai Tin 1603-1662
  • Town Fai Lae 1662-1708
  • Town Fai Yew 1709-1737
  • Town Fai Soon 1738-1762
  • Town Hseng Fai Yong (Town Fai Yong) 1762-1765
  • Town Fai Hsen 1766-1768
  • Town Fai Sin 1769-1790
  • Town Fai Koong 1791-1805
  • Town Fai Sang 1805-1813
  • Town Fai Ming 1814-1826
  • Town Fai Soen 1827-1847
  • Town Fai Sone 1848-1879
  • Town Fai Hua 1880-1893
  • Town Fai Yawng 1894-1930
  • Town Fai Hkong 1931-1949 (the last saopha)

Möng Mao (Muang Mao Lông)

The various versions of the Möng Mao Chronicle provide the lineage of Möng Mao rulers. The Shan chronicle tradition, recorded very early by Elias (1876), provides a long list with the first ruler of Möng Mao dating from 568 A.D

Saophas:

  • Hkun Lai 568-638 from Mongri Mongram
  • Ai Dyep That Hpa 638-678 son of Hkun Lai
  • Hkam Pong Hpa 678 son of Sao Hkun Kyunt
  • Hkam Sap Hpa son of Hkam Pong Hpa
  • Hkam Sip Hpa younger brother of Hkam Sap Hpa 703-753
  • Ni Hpa Maung 753-793 son of Hkam Sip Hpa
  • Sao Hkun Hpa 793-834 son of Ni Hpa Maung
  • Hso Kai Hpa 834-863 son of Sao Hkun Hpa
  • Hso Han Hpa 863-901 son of Hso Kai Hpa
  • Hso Tau Hpa 901-933 son of Hso-Han-Hpa
  • Hso Pwot Hpa 933-960 son of Hso Tau Hpa
  • Hso Won Hpa 960-983 son of Hso Pwot Hpa
  • Hso Hon Hpa 983-995 son of Hso Won Hpa
  • Hso Hau Hpa 995-1014 (son of Hso Hon Hpa)
  • Hso Lip Hpa 1014-1035 (son of Hso Hau Hpa)
  • Hkun Kwot Hpa 1035-1050
  • Hso Tai Hpa 1050-1062 (son of Hkun Kwot Hpa)
  • Hso Lung Hpa 1062-1081 (son of Hso Tai Hpa)
  • Sao Sang Mwun 1081-1096 (son of Hso Lu Hpa)
  • Sao Sang Yaw 1096-1103 (son of Sao Sang Mwun)
  • Hso Tai Hpa 1103-1112 (younger brother of Sao Sang Yaw)
  • Sao Sein Nga 1112-1123 (son of Hso Tai Hpa)
  • Sao Lung Chu 1123-1137 (younger brother of Sao Sein Nga)
  • Sao Nga Chu 1137-1145 (son of Sao Lung Chu)
  • Sao Hkun Ming 1145-1163 (son of Sao Nga Chu)
  • Sao Hkun Kum 1163-1171 (son of Sao Hkun Ming)
  • Sao Tai Pum 1171-1188 (son of Sao Hkun Kum)
  • Sao Tai Lung 1188-1203 (son of Sao Tai Pum)
  • Pam Yau Pung 1203-1210 son of Sao Tai Lung

(His younger brother Fu San Kang (Hpo San Kang) became the saopha of Möngmit)

  • Sao Ai Mo Kang Neng 1210 -1220

He was the one of descendants from the saopha of Maing-Nyaung

  • Hso Kwam Hpa (Hso Hkaan Hpa) son of Sao Ai Mo Kang Neng 1220-1250

(He has younger brother name's Sam Lung Kung Maing (Sam Lung Hpa) became the saopha of Möngkawng)

  • Hso Piu Hpa 1250-1282 (son of Hso Kwam Hpa)
  • Tai Peng (Hso Kam Hpa) 1282-1285 (son of Hso Piu Hpa)
  • Hso Wak Hpa 1285-1315

(He established the present of the city located)

  • Ai Puk 1315-1330 (son of Hso Wak Hpa)

Vacant 1330-1339

  • Hso Ki Hpa (Tai Pong) 1339-1346
  • Tai Lung 1346-1396 (son of Hso Ki Hpa (Tai Pong))
  • Sao Lwei (Hso Tit Hpa) 1396-1415 (son of Tai Lung)
  • Hso Ngan Hpa 1415-1445 (son of Sao Lwei or Hso Tit Hpa)

Vacant 1445-1448

  • Sao Lam Kon Kam Hpa 1448-1461 (son of Hso Ngan Hpa but some source told he is the uncle of Hso Wak Hpa)
  • Hso Hum Hpa 1461-1490 (son of Sao Lam Kon Kam Hpa)
  • Hso Kaa Hpa 1490-1496 (son of Hso Hum Hpa)
  • Hso Pim Hpa (nickname is Kyie-poi-pei-ma) 1496-1516 (son of Hso Kaa Hpa)
  • Hso Hom Hpa 1516-1604 (son of Hso Pim Hpa)
  • Sao Poreing 1604-1611 (son of Hso Hom Hpa)
  • Hso Kyaung Hpa 1611-1646 (son of Sao-Poreing)
  • Han Lung Hpa 1646-? (son of Hso Kyaung Hpa)
  • Han Jing Hpa (son of Han Lung Hpa)
  • Han Kyeng Hpa (son of Han Jing Hpa)
  • Han Xiang Hpa ?-1699 (son of Han Kyeng Hpa)
  • Han Ping Hpa 1699-1726 (son of Han Xiang Hpa)
  • Han Yu Hpa 1726-? (son of Han Ping Hpa)
  • Han Yin Hpa ?-1787 (son of Han Yu Hpa)
  • Han Hkoen Hpa 1787-? (son of Han Yin Hpa)
  • Han Kyin Hpa ?-1814 (younger brother of Han Hkoen Hpa)
  • Han Liang Hpa 1814-? (son of Han Kyin Hpa)
  • Han Suan Hpa (son of Han Liang Hpa)
  • Han Ying Hpa ?-1894 (son of Han Suan Hpa)
  • Han Hkoe Hpa 1894-1928 (son of Han Ying Hpa)
  • Han Earn Hpa 1928-1929 (son of Han Hkoe Hpa)
  • Kyeen Kying Tai (Han Bieng Hpa, Hso Yoeng Hpa) 1929-1955 (son of Han Earn Hpa)
  • Tao Kyin Hpa 1929-1940 (uncle of Kyeen Kying Tai (younger brother of Kyeen Kying Tai's mother))
  • Fang Hkuea Shang 1940-1942 (Kyeen Kying Tai' another uncle)

Mongtorm

Myosa

  • 1926–1952 Sao Khun Gee (died 1969)

Mawkmai (Maukme)

Saophas:

  • 1800–1818 Hsai Kyaw
  • 1818–1824 Awk Hkun
  • 1824–1831 Let To
  • 1831–1844 Hkam U
  • 1844–1867 Ko Lan (1st time)
  • 1867–1868 Hkum Hmôm I
  • 1868–1887 Ko Lan (2nd time)
  • 1887–1888 Hkun Hmôm II (1st time)
  • March 1888 – 1888 Hkun Noi Kyu
  • 1888–1915 Hkun Hmôm II (2nd time)
  • 1915–1952 Hkun Hkaing

Mawnang (Bawnin)

Myosas

  • 1774–.... Maung Myat (2nd time)
  • ....–.... Naw Hkam Lin
  • ....–.... Maung Kaung
  • ....–.... Maung Pot
  • ....–.... Maung Maung
  • ....–1883 Hkun Hkam
  • 1883–1886 Hkun Shwe Hkam -Regent
  • 1886–.... ....

Mawsön (Bawzaing)

Ngwegunhmus:

  • 1784–.... Maung Pwe
  • ....–.... Maung Kyaw
  • ....–.... Maung Waing
  • ....–.... Maung Nyun
  • 1878–.... Maung Kya Ywet

Möngkawng (Mogaung)

Mong kong Mong Yawng (1st-Möngkawng) is situated in Hukawng valley, near the Uyu river. Some Tai Leng manuscripts, also, mention about the establishment of Bein Kawng (2nd-Möngkawng) on the west bank of Nam Kawng, near the Kaming but lists of Saophas has not given. 3rd-Möngkawng is situated at a distance of about 9 miles from Mogaung.

Saophas:

  • 603–633 Hkun Su (Youngest son of Hkun Lu) 1st-Möngkawng
  • 633–653 Sao Hsen Saw (Son of Hkun Lu)
  • 653–667 Sao Hkun Kyaw
  • 667–668 Sao Hkun Kyun
  • 938–9?? Sao Hkaw Hpa (2nd-Möngkawng)
  • ---- – ---- Sao Haw Hseng
  • ---- – ---- Hso Saw Hpa
  • Sam Lung Hpa 1215–1228 son of Hso Hkwan Hpa 31rd Mong Mao saopha
  • Hso Hkam Hpa (Nwe San Hpa) 1228–1248 nephew of Sam Lung Hpa
  • Sao Hkun Law 1248–1308 son of Hso Hkam Hpa
  • Sao Pu Rieng 1308–1344 son of Sao Hkun Law
  • Hso Tai Hpa 1344–1346 son of Sao Pu Rieng
  • Pwa Ngan Maing 1346–1361 son of Hso Tai Hpa
  • Hkun Tau Hpa 1361–1381 son of Pwa Ngan Maing
  • Hso Hung Hpa 1381–1411 son of Hkun Tau Hpa
  • Hso Pin Hpa 1411–1446 son of Chau-Hung-Hpa
  • Hso Si Hpa (Hso Kwon Hpa) 1446–1496 son of Hso Pin Hpa (He is brother of Hso Ngan Hpa 39rd Mong Mao saopha)
  • Hso Kaa Hpa (Hso Kyeik Hpa) 1496–1520 son of Hso Si Hpa (Hso Kwon Hpa)
  • Sam Lung paw-maing (Sao Sui-fin) 1520–1526 son of Hso Kaa Hpa (Hso Kyeik Hpa) Mong Mao line break off
  • Sao Sui kwei (Sao Peng) 1526–1558 son of Sam Lung paw-maing (Sao Sui-fin)
  • Hso Hom Hpa 1558–1564 son of Sao-Sui-kwei (Sao Peng)
  • Hso Kaa Hpa 1564–1583 son of Hso Hom Hpa
  • Sao Kon Hkam 1583–1591 son of Hso Kaa Hpa
  • Hso Hung Hpa 1591–1605 son of Sao Kon Hkam (Temporarily independent from Burma)
  • Hso Tit Hpa (Sao Kaa Maing) 1605–1626 grandson of Hso Hom Hpa 44rd saopha of Mong Mao
  • Sao Sain Lung 1626–1639
  • Lang Chu Paw 1639–1651
  • Cheing Lung Ho Hup 1651–1663 adopted of Lang Chu Paw
  • Sao Sui Yaw 1663–1673
  • Sao Sui Kyek 1673–1729 grandson of Hso Hom Hpa 44rd saopha of Mong Mao
  • Sao Hum (Sao Maung Pu) 1729–1739

born at Ava's palace

  • Haw Seing 1739–1748 son of Sao Hum (Sao Maung Pu) 1st
  • Haw Hkam 1748–1765 son of Haw Seing
  • Haw Seing 1765–1768 son of Sao Hum (Sao Maung Pu) 2nd
  • Maung Kiaw 1768–1771 burmese his shan name is Haw Hkam
  • Maung Piu 1771–1775 younger brother of Maung Kiaw
  • Haw Seing 1775–1777 son of Sao Hum (Sao Maung Pu) 3rd

Vacant 1777–1785

  • Sao Yaw Pan Kyung 1785-1796

Myowuns: Most of them (except Maha Nanda Raza the Saopha of Thonze) were burmese

  • 1795–1797 Mye Swane Wunmin
  • 1797–1799 Nga Sout Wunmin
  • 1799–1804 Ekkabat Myinwun
  • 1804–1806 Nemyo Thiri Sithu
  • 1806–1807 Shwedaung Letwel Kyaw
  • 1807–1808 Maha Nawrahta
  • 1808–1809 Maung Hsuan
  • 1809–1811 Yegaung Seintathu
  • 1811–1812 Shwedaung Thainkhathu and Yegaung Nawrahta
  • 1812–1813 Thiri Nawrahta
  • 1813–1814 Shwedaung Letwel Kyaw (2nd times)
  • 1814–1818 Nemyo Theidi Kyawdin
  • 1818–1819 Yedin Kyawdin
  • 1819–1820 Yegaung Thura
  • 1820–1822 Nemyo Mindin
  • 1822–1824 Nemyo Yegaung Nawrahta
  • 1824–1826 Nemyo Htinmin
  • 1826–1827 Maha Nanda Raza, Saopha of Thonze (shan people) and Nemyo Zeya Kyawgaung
  • 1827–1828 Nemyo Minhla
  • 1828–1832 Nemyo Nanda Nawrahta, Mingyi Maha Thilawa and Nemyo Zeya Kyawgaung (2nd times)
  • 1832–1835 Maha Thiri Kyawdin
  • 1835–1836 Nemyo Thiri Thihathu
  • 1836–1837 Nemyo Minhtin Sithu
  • 1837–1839 Maha Nanda Raza (shan people) the Saopha of Thonze (2nd times)
  • 1839–1840 U Mann
  • 1840–1841 U Than Twe
  • 1841–1845 Brother of Queen Bhamo
  • 1845–1846 U Than Twe (2nd times)
  • 1846–1848 U Mann (2nd times)
  • 1848–1852 U Kyan
  • 1852–1854 U Mann (3rd times)
  • 1854–1858 U Hla Paw Gyi
  • 1858–1859 U Yama and U Shin Gyi (Son of U Yama)
  • 1859–1864 U Lat
  • 1864–1866 U Maung
  • 1866–1867 U Kyae
  • 1867–1867 U Lat (2nd times)
  • 1867–1868 U Yan Shin
  • 1868–1871 U Tha Hton
  • 1871–1873 U Moe
  • 1873–1875 U Shwe Aung
  • 1875–1877 U Hla Paw Kalay (Son of U Shwe Aung)
  • 1877–1882 U Boe
  • 1882–1883 U Si
  • 1883–1885 U Shwe Tha aka Hso Hung Hpa (Father of Hso Saw Hpa the last Waing Hso Saopha)
  • 1885–1886 U Kala (Amat of Mogaung)
  • 1886–1887 U Pho Saw (Son of U kala)

Mongkung

Myosa

  • 1835–1860 Hkun Long

Möngleng (Mohlaing)

Myosas:

  • 1840? Kya U
  • 18..–1887 Hkam Leng

Mönglong

Myosas

  • 1813?- 1842 Hsö Han Hpa
  • 1842–1854 Hsö San Hpa (Hkun Hsa)
  • 1854–1866 Hsö Kawn Kyawng
  • 1866–18.. Hkun Nyon
  • 18..–1880 Hkun Yawt
  • 1880–188. Heng Nga Maung
  • 188.–1888 Hkun Saing (Hsawng)
  • 1888–1894 Hkun Hsa
  • 1894–.... Sao Hke

Möngmit (Momeik)

Saophas:

  • 60?–6??: Hkun Han Hpa (6th son of Hkun Lu)
  • 939–9??: Sao Ngan Hpa
  • 1122–1168: Hkun Hkam Kyen Hken Hpa
  • 1168–1185: Hkun Ta Ka
  • 1185–1250: Hkun Kome
  • 1250–1308: Hkun Yi Khwai Hkam
  • 1308–1310: Hkun Hpo Srang Kang
  • 1310–1345: Hkun Tai Hkone
  • 1345–1380: Hkun Tai Khaing
  • 1380–1393: Hkam Hkone Yoe
  • 1393–1430: Hso Nyue Hpa
  • 1430–1440: Hso Bok Hpa
  • 1440–1484: Hso Han Hpa
  • 1484–1487: Hso Wei Hpa
  • 1487–1499: Hso Ming Hpa (son of Hso Wei Hpa)
  • 1499–1524: Hso Lu Hpa (younger brother of Hso Ming Hpa)
  • 1524–1528: Hso Kyoeng Hpa
  • 1528–1556: Hso Heeb Hpa
  • 1556–1564: Hso Hsawng Hpa (younger brother of Hso Heeb Hpa)
  • 1564–1596: Hso Sum Hpa (son of Hso Heeb Hpa)
  • 1596–1606: Hso Kyaung Hpa (son of Hso Sum Hpa)
  • 1606–1628: Hso Hung Hpa (son of Hso Kyaung Hpa)
  • 1628–1650: Sao Piam Hpa (son of Hso Hung Hpa)
  • 1650–1687: Hso Ngauk Hpa
  • 1687–1718: Hso Mauk Hpa
  • 1718–1750: Hso Pak Hpa
  • 1750–1787: Hkun Hkam Kying
  • 1787–1796: Hkun Hkam Ming
  • 1796–1817: Hkun Hkam Eink
  • 1817–1830: Hkun Hkam Htin
  • 1830–1837: Sao Mawkmai (Sao Mei Kaeo)
  • 1837–1851: Sao Möng Einth
  • 1851–1858: Sao Hkun Te
  • 1858–1861: Sao Haw Kyin
  • 1862–1868: Sao Möng Nyunt
  • 1868–1874: Sao Hkam Möng
  • 1874–1886: Vacant
  • 1886–1887: Sao Hkam Hlaing
  • 31 January 1887 – 3 February 1937: Sao Khine Möng Hkwaan
  • 3 February 1937 – 1952: Sao Hkun Hkio (b. 1912)

Mong Myen (Möngmyen)

The Saopha of Mong Myen system began in 1385, with the first Saopha being a descendant of the Mäo Long migrating group. At present, it is the district of Mong Myen. Lahu Wa Autonomous Region Shuangjiang, Linchang Province, Yunnan State, China (in ancient times was the kingdom of the Tai Yai people), there are 25 Saophas in total as follows:

Saophas:

  • Hkam Tai Hpa 1385-1421
  • Hso Hkan Mei 1421-1448
  • Hkam Kyeng Hpa 1448-1448 (6 months)
  • Kan Lang Hpa (Hkam Hting) 1448-1477
  • Hkam Perd Hpa 1477-1499
  • Hkam Laing Hpa (Sao Hkam Laing) 1499-1528
  • Hkam Kyoum Hpa 1528-1547
  • Hkam Khin Hpa 1547-1575
  • Hkam Man Hpa 1575-1599
  • Hkam Ting Hpa 1599-1624
  • Hkam King Hpa 1624-1651
  • Hkam Kyaung Hpa 1651-1673
  • Hkam Baw Hpa 1673-1691
  • Hkam Sai Hpa 1691-1715
  • Hkam Hkoeng Hpa 1715-1745
  • Hkam Htord Hpa 1745-1769
  • Hkam Ku Hpa 1769-1801
  • Sao Kyaum Hkam 1801-1813
  • Hkam Kaw Hpa 1813-1842
  • Hkam Hkoeng Hpa 1842-1851
  • Hkam Tung Hpa 1851-1866
  • Hkam Oung Hpa 1866-1887
  • Hkam Hsawng Hpa 1887-1905
  • Hpa Lung Tai Pang 1905-1917
  • Hkam Hub Hpa 1917-1930 (the last saopha)

Mong Nai (Monè)

Saophas:

  • 1312–1339 Khun Khrua
  • 1542–1557 Hso Pak Hpa
  • 1557–1585 Hso Piam Hpa
  • 1585–1631 Sao Möng Hkam
  • 1631–1675 Sao Hla Hkam (son of Saopha of Momeik)
  • 1675–1678 Sao Kyam Hkam (son of Sao Hla Hkam)
  • 1678–1704 Sao Hso Hom (son of Sao Kyam Hkam)
  • 1704–1728 Sao Hkun Arn (son of Sao Hso Hom)
  • 1728–1746 Sao Hso Hkam (son of Sao Hkun Arn)
  • 1746–1772 Shwe Myat Noe (son of Sao Hso Hkam)
  • 1772–1790 Shwe Myat Kyaw (son of Shwe Myat Noe)
  • 1790–1811 Hkun Shwe Wa (son of Shwe Myat Kyaw)
  • 1811–1842 Hkun Hsen Kyung (son of Sao Maha Hpom Saopha of Kyaingtong)
  • 1842–1852 Hkun Nu Nom (son of Hkun Kyung)
  • 1852–1875 Hkun Hpo On (son of Hkun Nu Nom)
  • 1875–1882 Hkun Kyi (1st time) the uncle of Hkun Hpo On
  • 1882–1888 Twet Nga Lu (usurper) (d. 1888)
  • 1888–1914 Hkun Kyi (2nd time) the uncle of Hkun Hpo On
  • 6 May 1914–1928 Hkun Kyaw Sam
  • 1928–1949 Hkun Kyaw Ho
  • 1949–1958 Sao Pyea (last Saopha of Mone')

Mongnawng

Myosas:

  • 1851–1866 Heng Awn
  • 1866–1868 Hkun Hkang
  • 1868–19.. Hkun Tun

Mong Pai (Mobye)

Saophas:

  • 1434 - 1449 Bod Hsang Hom Hkam
  • 1449 - 1472 Hsan Meik Hpa Hom
  • 1472 - 1510 Hso Nyunt Hpa
  • 1510 - 1542 Hso Kyaung Hpa
  • 1542 - 1545 Hso Kaw Hpa
  • 1545 - 1581 Hso Naw Hpa
  • 1581 - 1615 Hkam Pwot Hpa (Pu Mon Mei Hkam)
  • 1615 - 1636 Hseng Hsawng Möng (Le Hseng Hpa)
  • 1636 - 1661 Hkam Kyawt Hpa
  • 1661 - 1685 Hkam Muen Hpa
  • 1685 - 1692 Maing Yin (d. 1692)
  • 1692 - 1759 Vacant
  • 1759 - c.1763 Nga Hte Mang

Rulers (title Saohpa; ritual style Kambawsa Mahawuntha Thiridamaraza)

  • c.1763 - 1766 Thi Gyit
  • 1766 - 17.. Ye Kyan Dewa (1st time)
  • 17.. - 1783 Sao Dwant Wad
  • 1783 - 1803 Ye Kyan Dewa (2nd time)
  • 1803 - 1805 Hkun Pya
  • 1805 - 1808 Hkan Maung
  • 1808 - 1820 Hkan Hlaing (1st time) (d. 1836)
  • 1820 - 1823 Nga Kyi -Regent
  • 1823 - Jul 1836 Hkan Hlaing (2nd time)
  • Jul 1836 - 1890 Hkun Yon (b. 18.. - d. 1900)
  • 1890 - 30 Dec 1907 Hkun Hsuriya (b. 1852 - d. 1907)
  • 1890 - 1900 Hkun Yon -Regent (s.a.)
  • 26 May 1908 - 1952/59 Sao Hkun Ping Nya (b. 1881 - d. 19..)

Möngpan

Myosas:

  • ....–1808 Naw Hkam
  • 1809–1823 Mana Ne Myo
  • 1823–1858 Maung Shwe Hkam
  • 1858–1867 Hkun Tun U

Saophas

  • 1867–1886 Hkun Tun U
  • 1886–.... Hkun Leng
  • 1918–1952 Hkun On

Mong Pawn (Maing Pun)

Myosas:

  • 1816–1860 Hkun Lek
  • 1860–1880 Hkun Ti

Saophas:

  • 1880–1928 Hkun Ti
  • 1928 – 19 Jul 1947 Sao Sam Htun (died 1947)
  • 1947–1952 Sao Hso Hom

Möngping (Maingpyin)

After 1842 this state was occupied by Lawksawk.

Rulers :

  • 1835–1842 Hkam Hlaing
  • 1842–.... Hkam Kaw

Möngsit (Maingseik)

Myosas

  • 1816–18.. ....
  • 18..–1857 Sao Haw Pik
  • 1857–18.. Hkun Kyaw San
  • 18..–1873 Hkun Lu
  • 1873–1876 ....
  • 1876–1880 ....
  • 1880–1883 Vacant
  • 1883–.... Hkam Pwin

Möngtung (Maington)

This state was occupied by Hsenwi between 1886 and 1888.

Myosas:

  • ....–.... Hkun Sang Kang
  • ....–.... Hkun Kyaw Htam
  • ....–1886 Hkun Hsa
  • 1888–1896 Hkun Lun
  • 1896–19.. Haw Yawt

Möngyang (Mohnyin)

State existed before 1400 and after 1604.

Saophas:

  • 60?–6?? Hkun Hpa (2nd son of Hkun Lu)
  • 940–964 Hso Kyan Hpa
  • 1390–1410 Hso Kyaung Hpa
  • 1410–1430 Hso Ngan Hpa
  • 1430–1451 Hso Tein Hpa
  • 1451–1486 Hso Perd Hpa
  • 2 April 1486 – 1533 Hso Kyeng Hpa
  • 1533–1553 Sao Möng Hkam
  • 1553–1567 Hso Wen Hpa
  • 1567–1592 Hso Hkam Hpa
  • 1592–1603 Sao Kon Hkam
  • 1603–1629 Hkam Ging Hpa
  • 1629–1652 Hkam Sek Hpa
  • 1652–1674 Hkam Saap Hpa
  • 1674–1697 Hkam Kawt Hpa
  • 1697–1713 Hkam Soet Hpa
  • 1713–1726 Hkam Suek Hpa
  • 1726–1738 Hso Pard Hpa
  • 1738–1753 Hso Suan Hpa
  • 1753–1773 Hso Kyaw Hpa
  • 1773–1793 Hso Htawt Hpa
  • 1793–1805 Hso Khone Hpa
  • 1805–1816 Hso Oub Hpa
  • 1816–1833 Hso Loeng Hpa
  • 1833–1845 Hso Pharn Hpa
  • 1845–1876 Sao Kyaum Hkam
  • 1876–1924 Hkam Hkong Hpa (last saopha)

Myowuns

Under the Konbaung dynasty the area of the former state was administered by a Viceroy called a Myowun, who was appointed by the king and possessed civil, judicial, fiscal and military powers.[1]

  • 1853–18?? Nemyo Minhtin Themanta Yaza (Six Myowuns – Mohnyin, Kawng Ton, Shwegu, Moe Ta, Yin khia, Kat Hsa)

Möngyawng

Myosas:

  • 17..–.... Inta Wasai
  • ....–.... ?
  • ....–.... Hsen Sulin (Surin Pumintha)
  • ....–.... Hsai Ya Kuman
  • ....–.... Sao Yawt

Namhkai (Nanke)

Ngwegunhmus:

  • 1808–18.. Nga Dammaa
  • 18..–1867 Hkun Pe (died 1867)
  • 1867–1874 Hkun Pan (1st time) (died 1891)
  • 1874–1876 Vacant
  • 1876–1888 Hkun Hwaing
  • 1888 – 13 Jan 1891 Hkun Pan (2nd time)
  • 1891–19.. Hkun Kye

Namhkok (Nankok)

Myosas: ....–.... ....

Namhkom (Nankon)

Rulers: ....–.... ....

Namtok (Nantok)

Rulers:

  • ....–.... Maung Shwe Tha
  • ....–1816 Tha Zan (died 1816)
  • 1816–18.. Maung Yi

Ngegunhmus:

  • 18..–18.. Maung Yi
  • 18..–18.. Hkun Taw
  • 18..–18.. Hkun Pwe
  • 18..–18.. Hkun Pwang
  • 18..–18.. Hkun Hmam
  • 18.. – 9 Oct 1892 Hkun Pu (died 1892)
  • 1892–.... Hkun Maung

Namkhok-Nawngwawn

Sao Tun Yean WW2 Sao Noi Nyin

Pangmi

Sao Khun Min

Pangtara (Pindara)

Ngwegunhmus:

  • 1420–1444 Sao Hkam Hpong
  • 1444–1468 Sao Man Hseng
  • 1468–1502 Sao Vieng Hpang
  • 1502–1534 Sao Vieng Sang Hpa
  • 1534–1574 Sao Man Lung
  • 1574–1605 Sao Lik Hpa
  • 1605–1624 Sao Larb Hseng Sandi
  • 1624–1644 Sao Larb Hpa
  • 1644–1663 Sao Yad Hpa
  • 1663–1687 Sao Sam Hkè Hpa
  • 1687–1705 Sao Lik Man Lung
  • 1705–1721 Sao Lak Hti
  • 1721–1740 Hso Hen Doen
  • 1740–1761 Sao Heb Hpa
  • 1761–1782 Sao Hkem Möng
  • 1782–1796 Vacant
  • 1796–1802 Sao Than Hpa
  • 1802–1809 Sao Hpi Hpa I
  • 1809–1819 Sao Möng Khant Oo
  • 1819–1843 Sao Shwe Meik
  • 1843–1847 Sao Nang Thiri Thantha (f)
  • 1847–1850 Sao Hpo Aek Hpa
  • 1850–1851 Maung Shwe Thi (burmese) -Regent
  • 1851–1857 Sao Myat Hpu
  • 1857–1859 Sao Hpi Hpa II
  • 1859–1860 Sao Hlaing Ya (1st time)
  • 1860–1861 Sao Hpong Kone Sam
  • 1862–1868 Hso Than Hpa II (1st time) -Regent
  • 1868–1869 Sao Hlaing Ya (2nd time)
  • 1869–1871 Hso Than Hpa II (2nd time)
  • 1871–1877 Vacant
  • 1877–1878 Sao Hlaing Ya (3rd time)
  • 1878–1880 Vacant
  • 1880–188. Sao Hlaing Ya (4th time)
  • 188.–1888 Vacant
  • 1888 – 6 Jan 1897 Sao Hpo Hkin (died 1897)
  • 1897–1938 Sao San Noi (died 9 November 1938)
  • Latest Sao Win Kyi (died 2007)

Poila (Pwehla)

Myosas: Khun Soe Min

Sakoi

Myosas:

  • ....–1877 Hkun ....
  • 1877–.... Hkun Ton

Samka

Myosas:

  • ....–1838 Hkun Ye
  • 1838–1858 Hkun Sun (1st time)
  • 1858–1860 Hkun Noi (1st time)
  • 1860–1872 Hkun Sun (2nd time)
  • 1873–1876 Sao Sein Bu (1st time)
  • 1876–1883 Hkun Noi (2nd time)
  • 1883–1885 Hkun Pwin
  • December 1885 – 1915 Sao Sein Bu (2nd time)
  • 1915–1952 Hkun Kyi

Saophas (Kyamine-prince):

  • 1915–1952 Sao Soe Kyi

Tawngpeng

Saophas:

  • 1753–1759 Ta Dwe Ba
  • 1760–1764 Ba Hkun Mya
  • 1764–1775 Ba Hkun Saing
  • 1775–1781 Ba Dwe Taw
  • 1781 Ba Loi Lio
  • 1781–1819 Ba Hkun Kein Möng
  • 1819–1837 Ba Hkun Hso
  • 1837–1846 Ba Hkun Tan Möng
  • 1847 – 4 Sep 1856 Shwe Ok Hka (Shwe Taung Kyaw)
  • 1856–1865 Hkun Hsa (Ba Hkam Hkun Shinye)
  • 1865–1868 Aung Tha
  • 1868–1877 Kwan Kon
  • 1877–1887 Hkun Hkam Möng
  • 1888–1897 Hkam Tan Möng (Hkun Kyan)
  • 1897–1926 Hkun Hsan Gawn
  • Aug 1926 – 1952 Hkun Pan Sing

Saophas

This state existed 1470–1772, when it was incorporated into Burma.

Saophas

  • 1327–1367: Hkam Yawt Hpa
  • 1367–1390: Hkam Tat Hpa
  • 1390–1318: Hkam Hkaing Hpa
  • 1318–1327: Hkam Mui Hpa
  • 1327–1353: Hkam Bieng Hpa
  • 1353–1376: Hkam Ping Hpa
  • 1376–1404: Hkam Kying Hpa
  • 1404–1428: Hkam Xiang Hpa
  • 1428–1470: Hkam Ai Hpa
  • 1470–1492: Hkam Naw Hpa
  • 1492–1506: Hkam Wak Hpa
  • 1506–1517: Hkam Kyeng Hpa
  • 1517–1534: Hkam Kyat Hpa
  • 1534–1540: Hkam Ku Hpa
  • 1540–1549: Hkam Bok Hpa
  • 1549–1581: Hkam Chuen Hpa
  • 1574–1602: Hso Hseng Hpa
  • 1602–1643: Hseng Lung Hpa
  • 1643–1651: Hso Tawt Hpa
  • 1651–1657: Hso Xing Hpa
  • 1657–1685: Sao Ngawk Hpa
  • 1685–1706: Sao Hpi Hpa
  • 1706–1719: Sao Naw Hpa
  • 1719–1720: Hpo U
  • 1720–1727: Sao Möng Chuen
  • 1727–1734: Sao Tung Ngai I (d. 1734)
  • 1734–1735: Vacant
  • 1735–1742: Sao Xiang Muen
  • 1742–1770: Sao Tung Ngai II
  • 1770–1772: Sao Mude Aung (b. 1690 – c. 1772)

Myowuns:

  • 1772–17??: Mingyi Wailuthaya (U Shwe Ye)
  • 1853–18??: Mingyi Maha Minhtin Yaza
  • 1878–18??: U Pho Hla

Wanyin (Banyin)

Rulers:

  • 1865–1874 Hkun Saw

Myosas:

  • 1874–1893 Hkun Saw
  • 1893 – Jul 1897 Hkun Long
  • 1897–19.. Hkun Han

Waing Hso (Wynn Tho)

Saophas:

  • 941–955 Sao Hon Hpa
  • 955–?? Paung Hpa
  • 1382–1384 Paung Kiao
  • 1384–1414 Paung Hkam
  • 1414–1434 Hso Hkloung Hpa
  • 1434–1465 Saw Nyi
  • 1465–1481 Hso Wen Hpa
  • 1481–1504 Hso Pad Hpa
  • 1504–1534 Hso Hkam Hpa
  • 1534–1558 Hso Loum Hpa
  • 1558–1583 Sao Xiao Hpa
  • 1583–1592 Hso Pope Hpa from Kyawkku Hsiwan (Kyaukku, Myinkyadu)
  • 1592–1599 Hso Yen Hpa
  • 1599–1619 Tein-nyin-sa Saing Hkan
  • 1619–16?? Thakin Kaw Nyo
  • 16??–1647 Sao Inn Möng
  • 1647–1671 Hso Kyen Hpa (come from Mongsit)
  • 1671–1697 Kye Möng U Kyaung (Son of Hso Kyen Hpa)
  • 1697–1697 Maung Kyin Baw
  • 1697–1702 Maung Sun
  • 1702–1714 Kyaung Pyn
  • 1714–1736 Mei Kiao (Son of Kye Möng U Kyaung)
  • 1736–1751 Vacant
  • 1751–1756 Talaings
  • 1756–1778 Okka Nara (Brother of Mei Kiao)
  • 1778–1796 Hso Tin Hpa
  • 1796–1798 Town San Hkam (Brother of Sao Tim Hpa)
  • 1798–1827 Maung Tha Ywe (administrator to 1802)
  • 1827–1830 Sao Möng Hkam 1st
  • 1830–1833 Sao Möng Nwe
  • 1833–1849 Sao Kyaung Hkam
  • 1849–1851 Hso Tim Hpa
  • 1852–1866 Sao Möng Hkam 2nd (d. af.1891)
  • 1866–1878 Hso Hon Hpa
  • 1878– 7 Feb 1891 Sao Oun Möng (Son of Sao Möng Hkam) – Last Saopha of Waing Hso (b. 1857 - d. af.1891

Yawnghwe (Nyaungshwe)

The formal and the ritual name of the state was Kambosarattha, in short term Kanbawza. The rulers full titular style was Kambawsarahta Thiri Pawaramahawuntha Thudamaraza. For the state capital see Nyaung Shwe.

Saophas

  • 1359 - 1434 Si Hseng Hpa
  • 1434 - 1477 Hso Hseng Hpa
  • 1477 - 1518 Hso Hung Hpa
  • 1518 - 1557 Hso Yawk Hpa
  • 1557 - 1574 Sao Maw Hkam
  • 1574 - 1608 Kanh Ham Hpa
  • 1608 - 1615 Mahadevi Nang Nawn Pe

1st

  • 1608 - 1615 Sao Htoi
  • 1615 - 1646 Mahadevi Nang Nawn Pe 2nd
  • 1646 - 1658 Vacant
  • 1658 - 1663 Sao Kang Hom Hpa
  • 1663 - 1687 Hsu Wa
  • 1687 - 1695 Kyundaung Sa
  • 1695 - 1733 Hkam Leng
  • 1733 - 1737 Htawk Sha Sa
  • 1737 - 1746 Hsi Ton Sa
  • 1746 - 1758 Hke Hsa Wa
  • 1758 - 1758 Naw Mong 1st
  • 1758 - 1761 Yawt Hkam
  • 1761 - 1762 Hpong Hpa Ka Sa
  • 1762 - 1815 Sao Yun
  • 1815 - 1818 Sao Se U 1st
  • 1818 - 1821 Naw Mong 2nd
  • 1821 - 1852 Sao Se U 2nd
  • 1852 - 1858 Sao So Hom
  • 1858 - 1864 Sao Sa Hpa
  • 1864 - 1885 Sao Maung 1st
  • 1885 - 1889 Sao Chit Su
  • 1889 - 1897 Sao On
  • 1897 - 1926 Sao Maung 2nd
  • 1926 - 1952 Sao Shwe Thaik|(Yawt Hkam Serk)]]
  • 1952 - 1962 Sao Hseng Hpa

Yengan (Ywangan)

Ngwegunhmus:

  • c.1857 - 1860 Maung Htun Lin (d. c.1864)
  • 1861 - 1886 Maung Nyo Sein (d. 1886)
  • 1886 Maung Thu Daw (1st time) (b. 1878 - d. 19..)
  • 1886 (10 days) Mi Thaung (f)
  • 1896 (25 days) Maung Chit + Heng Yin Yo
  • 1887 - 19.. Maung Thu Daw (2nd time) (s.a.)
  • 1887 - May 1898 .... -Regent

Hkam Ti (Zinkaling)

Saophas:

  • 1470–1520 Tep Hseng Hkam
  • 1520–1560 Tep Sam Hpa
  • 1560–1610 Ko Sam Lik
  • 1610–1630 Hso Hon Hpa
  • 1630–1657 Sam Lung Hpa
  • 1657–1680 Sam Pi Hpa
  • 1680–1707 Tep Kwak Hpa
  • 1707–1738 Ko Hsé
  • 1738–1767 Ka Hlaing Hpa
  • 1767–1780 Vacant
  • 1780–1795 Puraha Raja
  • 1795–1806 Ket Raja
  • 1806–1820 Htone Hkun Burangyi
  • 1820–1844 Hso Kawng Hpa
  • 1844–1853 Hso Ai Hpa
  • 1853–1882 Hso Hi Hpa
  • 1882–1887 Hso Sai Hpa
  • 1887–1892 Hso Htawt Hpa
  • 1892–1898 Hso Hon Hpa (Po Hlaing)
  • 1894–1898 Me Yi Phoo (Sister of Hso Hon Hpa)
  • 1898–1927 Ein Hpa Thein
  • 1907–1952 Möng Hpa Thein (Last Saopha)

References

  1. Nisbet 1901, p. 153.

Bibliography

  • E. R. Leach (1954). The Political System of Highland Burma.
  • Nisbet, John (1901). Burma Under British Rule—and Before. Vol. 1. Archbald Constable & Company.
  • Sao Sāimöng, The Shan States and the British Annexation. Cornell University, Cornell, 1969 (2nd ed.)
  • Sao Sāimöng Mangrāi, The Pādaeng Chronicle and the Jengtung State Chronicle Translated. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1981
  • J. G. Scott, Gazetteer of Upper Burma and the Shan States. 5 vols. Rangoon, 1900–1901
  • J. G. Scott, Burma: a handbook of practical information. London, 1906
  • Shan States and Karenni List of Chiefs and Leading Families (corrected up to 1939), Government of India Press, Simla, 1943
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