In December 1297, the brothers formalized their rule of central Burma by forcing the nominal king of Pagan Kyawswa, who had become a Mongol vassal, to abdicate the throne, and ruled as co-regents from their respective palaces in Myinsaing, Mekkara and Pinle.
The three brothers ruled as co-regents from their respective capitals in Kyaukse district, Yazathingyan from Mekkara.