In early 1756 the Burmese army of King Alaungpaya defeated the Manipuri army, and ransacked the entire country. Alaungpaya led another expedition in...India / Burma / Manipur: A 'Cassay' horseman from Manipur in the service of the Burmese Army, 1799 engraving.
Mandalay Fort's almost 3km of walls enclose King Mindon's palace. The walls rise 8m . The palace was constructed, between 1857 and 1859 as part of...Burma / Myanmar: Statue of King Alaungpaya (1714-1760), founder of the Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885) and King of Burma (1752-1760), Mandalay Fort.
The Throne Of Alaungpaya, Last King Of Burma On January 12Th, 1998 In Rangoon, Myanmar.The Throne Of Alaungpaya, Last King Of Burma On January 12Th, 1998 In Rangoon, Myanmar.