Pyinsa
ပဉ္စာမြို့
Country Burma
StateRakhine State
Founded818
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Pyinsa (Burmese: ပဉ္စာမြို့, pronounced [pjɪ̀ɴ sà mjo̰]) is a former capital of Arakan from 818 to 1118.[1] The former capital site is located north of Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Myanmar.

History

The city was founded by Khittatin in 818 AD. After capital of Waithali was devastated by Pyu Invasion.

References

  1. ↑ Harvey 1925: 137

Bibliography

  • Harvey, G. E. (1925). History of Burma: From the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824. London: Frank Cass & Co. Ltd.
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