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3 unusual facts about Lan Xang


Lan Xang

The second son was Chet Chieng, who founded Chieng Kwang, or Puan ; the third son was Ti-Palan, who founded Laksa Kuha, or Yunan.

The principality of Muang Phuan, brought under Lan Xang in the mid-14th century, enjoyed semi-independent status.

Nang Keo Phimpha

Nang Keo Phimpha (1343–1438) was the sister of Samsenthai, a king of Lan Xang.


Nan, Thailand

There is much evidence of prehistoric habitation, but it wasn't until several small mueang united to form Nanthaburi on the Nan river in the mid-14th century - contemporary with the creation of Luang Prabang and the Lan Xang (Million Elephants) kingdom in Laos - that the city became a power to be taken into account.

This small wat diagonally opposite Wat Phra That Chang Kham is composed of a distinctive Lanna/Lan Xang-style chedi with four Buddha niches, a wooden hàw trai - now used as a kùti (monk cell) - and a noteworthy bot with a Luang Prabang-style carved wooden veranda.

Si Chiang Mai District

Si Chiang Mai is an ancient city, which was established by King Setthathirath of Lan Xang Kingdom.


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Mueang Chaiyaphum District

King Anouvong of Lan Xang consulted to King Rama III to promote Mr.Lae to be Khun Phakdi Chumphon, later was promoted to be the governor of Chaiyaphum as Phraya Phakdi Chumphon.

Nang Keo Phimpha

After her nephew, the king, Lan Kham Deng died, she seized control of Lan Xang and the next four kings were under her control.

Setthathirath

When the Princess Tepkasatri was being escorted to Lan Xang, Burmese soldiers kidnapped her bringing her back to Hanthawaddy.