Third Anglo-Burmese War
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The Third Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the Third Burma War, was the final of three wars fought in the 19th century between the Burmese and the British. The war saw the loss of sovereignty of an in
Junior Queen Supayalay next to Queen Supayalat and King Thibaw (November 1885)
Minhla, after its capture by the British, mid-November 1885, showing death and devastation. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837–1912).
Photograph of one of King Thibaw's steamers on the Irrawaddy, 26 November 1885. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837–1912).
The meeting of General Prendergast and King Thibaw
Konbaung dynasty
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The Konbaung dynasty, also known as the Third Burmese Empire, was the last dynasty that ruled Burma from 1752 to 1885. It created the second-largest empire in Burmese history and continued the adminis
Third Anglo-Burmese War
…of three wars fought in the 19th century between the Burmese and the British. The war saw the loss of sovereignty of an independent Burma under the Konbaung dynasty, whose rule had already been reduced to the territory known as Upper Burma, the region of Lower Burma having been annexed by the British in 1853…
The Lion Throne of Burma in the throne hall of the Amarapura Palace (painting by Colesworthey Grant, 1855)
The Shwedagon Pagoda during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–26)
A royal scribe, 1855