kingdom of Vientiane
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The Kingdom of Vientiane was a historical state in Laos that existed from the 14th century until it was split in the 18th century. It was part of the larger Lan Xang kingdom, founded by Fa Ngum in the mid-14th century. The capital was moved to Vientiane in 1563 due to conflicts with neighboring kingdoms. Vientiane became the capital of one of the successor states after Lan Xang fragmented in 1707. This kingdom later came under Siamese control in 1778 and was destroyed in 1828 after a revolt.123
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ThailandThe early Chakri kings and a resurgent Siam…young Lao ruler of the kingdom of Vien Chan (Vientiane). In 1827 Siamese armies razed and plundered Vientiane; thousands of Lao were taken prisoner and deported to central Siam.
Read More…young Lao ruler of the kingdom of Vien Chan (Vientiane). In 1827 Siamese armies razed and plundered Vientiane; thousands of Lao were taken prisoner and deported to central Siam.
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…major conquest was of the kingdom of Vientiane, which fell in 1356. Before his death, Fa Ngum’s empire extended through virtually the entire area of what was to become Laos, plus the Black River valley of present northern Vietnam and the northern and eastern edges of the Khorat Plateau of…
Read More…major conquest was of the kingdom of Vientiane, which fell in 1356. Before his death, Fa Ngum’s empire extended through virtually the entire area of what was to become Laos, plus the Black River valley of present northern Vietnam and the northern and eastern edges of the Khorat Plateau of…
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Chao Anu…the ruler of the Lao kingdom of Vientiane who tried unsuccessfully to secure independence for central and southern Laos from its Siamese overlords.
Read More…the ruler of the Lao kingdom of Vientiane who tried unsuccessfully to secure independence for central and southern Laos from its Siamese overlords.
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…of the Lao principality of Vientiane who conquered the rival Lao state of Luang Prabang in 1791.
Read More…of the Lao principality of Vientiane who conquered the rival Lao state of Luang Prabang in 1791.
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