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Courtney M.
Map of Burma
Early History
It is believed that the Mon people were the first
Anawrahtas Bagan
Kublai Khan/The
Mongols/Tai-Shan
In 1277 Kublai Khans forces began invading
Kublai Khan
Taungoo (1531-1752)
Led by the young king Tabinshweti, age nine,
Taungoo (contd)
However, Bayinnaungs grandson
Taungoo
Konbaung (1752-1885)
Founded by King Alaungpaya who also founded
Konbaung Contd
King Mindon founds Mandalay and makes it
Burmese Monk
Colonial Burma
Colonial Flag of
Burma
February 12 , 1947
The Panglong Agreement : Aung Sans
Aung San
Flag of Independent
Burma
Ne Wins Coup
General Ne Win
May 1999
The Burmese Government holds its first free
March 4, 2002
An alleged plot to overthrow the military junta
2007 Uprisings
The uprisings in August were led by well-known
Monks Protesting in
Sittwe
Protestors in Yangon
Cyclone Nargis
May 3rd, 2008 : Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma
Works Consulted
"Burma – FREE Burma
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Video! 30 Jan. 2009
<http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110Burma.html>.
"Burma – FREE Burma
Information |
Encyclopedia.com: Find Burma
Research."
Encyclopedia - Online Dictionary |
Encyclopedia.com: Find Articles, Facts,
Pictures,
Video! 24 Jan. 2009
<http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142Burma.html>.