Maha Bandula (disambiguation)
Maha Bandula (also spelled Mahabandoola) is a 19th-century Burmese general who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War of 1824-1826.
Many places and structures are named in his honor:
- Maha Bandula Bridge: A major bridge in eastern Yangon linking Pazundaung Township and Dawbon Township
- Maha Bandula Park: A famous park in downtown Yangon; Independence Monument is located here
- Maha Bandula Road: One of four main east-west thoroughfares in downtown Yangon
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