Pyinsa

Pyinsa (Burmese: ပဉ္စာမြို့, pronounced [pjɪ̀ɴ sà mjo̰]) is a former capital of Arakan from 818 to 1118.[1] The former capital site is located north of Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Myanmar.

Pyinsa
ပဉ္စာမြို့
Country Burma
StateRakhine State
Founded818
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

History

The city was founded by Khittatin in 818 AD. After capital of Waithali was devastated by Pyu Invasion.

References
  1. Harvey 1925: 137

Bibliography
  • Harvey, G. E. (1925). History of Burma: From the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824. London: Frank Cass & Co. Ltd.
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