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Did you know... that when Maha Thamun, the head of the Hanthawaddy delegation, presented his king's demands, King Thado of Ava reflexively ordered his execution?
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... that when the head of the Hanthawaddy delegation Maha Thamun presented his king's demands, King Thado of Ava reflexively ordered the minister executed? Source: Chronicle sources: (Maha Yazawin Vol. 2 2006: 68), (Hmannan Vol. 2 2003: 72) (Harvey 1925: 98)
Overall: @Hybernator: Good article. Will have to assume good faith on the offline and burmese sources. Onegreatjoke (talk) 16:18, 28 November 2022 (UTC)Reply