Danubyu

Myanmar

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Danubyu was a significant location in Myanmar, particularly during the First Anglo-Burmese War. It served as the headquarters for the Myanmar general Maha Bandula in October 1824, after he had campaigned in Assam and Manipur and retreated from an unsuccessful attempt to encircle British forces near Yangon.1

The British attacked Danubyu in March 1825. Maha Bandula defended the town bravely, but he was killed in battle. Following his death, the Myanmar resistance collapsed, Danubyu fell to the British, and their advance continued towards Prome, marking a defeat for Myanmar. The surrounding area of Danubyu is part of the Irrawaddy River delta, a largely swampy region where rice growing and fishing are primary economic activities.12

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Maha Bandula
…Myanmar, Maha Bandula marched to Danubyu, on the Irrawaddy River, where he established his headquarters in October 1824. In December he attempted, unsuccessfully, to encircle the British, who were entrenched in the neighbourhood of Yangon. When his headquarters fell to the British, he retreated to prepare for the defense of…
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…Myanmar, Maha Bandula marched to Danubyu, on the Irrawaddy River, where he established his headquarters in October 1824. In December he attempted, unsuccessfully, to encircle the British, who were entrenched in the neighbourhood of Yangon. When his headquarters fell to the British, he retreated to prepare for the defense of…
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