Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a histo
The 177 ft (54 m) Shwethalyaung Buddha, constructed in 994 A.D. by King Migadepa
Portuguese Ruler and his Soldiers-Drawing by Philips, Jan Caspar (engraver)
Razadarit, personal name Pasoom-Paing-Cek, courtesy name Benya Noy, was king of Hanthawaddy Pegu from 1384 to 1421. He successfully unified his Mon-speaking kingdom, and fended off major assaults by t
Statue of Razadarit at Kamarwet, Mon State
Ceremonial helmet conjecturally dated to the second half of Razadarit's reign (c. 1400–1420).
An illustration from Rachathirat, 1946 printed edition by an unknown Thai artist. After the battle of Myaungmya, Ma Pyit-Nwe, A son of Laukpya, gave his sword to King Razadarit before his execution. According to Rachathirat, a Thai version of Razadarit Ayedawbon, The king had ordered Lagun Ein to test his newly royal sword in front of him.