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Ayutthaya
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Ayutthaya is an ancient city, founded
by "King U- Thong or Ramathibodi I " in 1350. It was
used as the capital of Thailand for 417, during the Ayutthaya
period, 33 Kings of 5 Dynasties reigned over the Kingdom.
During the first 180 years , the city was peaceful. The main
activity then was about the state affair and trading which made
Ayutthaya one of the most prosperous city in ASIA. But nine years
after King Ramathibodi ll's death in 1529 Ayutthaya became
involved, for the first time , in a war with MYANMAR which led to
many wars after that.
Ayutthaya was first defeated by the Burmese in 1569 , but 15 years
later it was back to its glory again by " King Naresuan the
Great ". Ayutthaya was peaceful again and enjoyed the
activities in foreign affairs for about 118 years. It came to its
peak until it was invaded and destroyed beyond repair by the
Burmese in1767
The capital was moved to Thonburi by "King Taksin the
Great" who had fought against the Burmese and defeated them.
After 15 years of King Taksin's reign. The capital was again moved
to Bangkok by "King Rama the first". The founder of the
present Chakri Dynasty.
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