Donwun
| Donwun | |
|---|---|
  Donwun Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 16°40′N 97°36′E / 16.667°N 97.600°E | |
| Country |
 Burma |
| Division | Mon State |
| District | Thaton District |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+6:30) |
Donwun (Burmese: ဒုန်ဝန်းမြို့, pronounced: [dòʊɴ wʊ́ɴ mjo̰]), located near Mottama is a former capital of Hanthawaddy Kingdom. It was the capital for about six years between 1363 and 1369.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Harvey 1925: 368
References
- Harvey, G. E. (1925). History of Burma: From the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824. London: Frank Cass & Co. Ltd.
| Donwun | ||
| Preceded by Mottama |
Capital of Hanthawaddy Kingdom 1363 – 1369 |
Succeeded by Bago |
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