Mahinthrathirat

Mahinthrathirat (Thai: มหินทราธิราช) (1539–1569) was the King of Ayutthaya kingdom 1564 to 1568 and again in 1569. Mahinthrathirat was the last monarch of the Suphannaphum Dynasty as the kingdom fell to the Burmese in 1569.^[1]^:41–42 Mahinthrathirat was known for his efforts to counter Burmese and Phitsanulok power by seeking alliance with Setthathirath of Lan Xang.

A prince far from the throne

Main article: Burmese–Siamese War (1547–49)

Prince Mahinthrathirat was a son of Maha Chakkrapat and Queen Sri Suriyothai. Mahinthrathirat had an elder brother Prince Ramesuan the Uparaja - then heir to the throne. In 1548, Tabinshweti marched the Burmese armies to invade Ayutthaya. Mahinthrathirat joined his family to battle the Burmese. However, his mother Queen Sri Suriyothai was killed in battle.^[2]^:18–19

Wars with Bayinnaung

Main article: Burmese–Siamese War (1563–1564)

Bayinnaung, brother-in-law of Tabinshweti, led the Burmese to invade Ayutthaya again in 1563. Bayinnaung laid the siege on Ayutthaya in 1564 and only retreated in exchange for Prince Ramesuan as a captive to Burma.^[2]^:27–41

Maha Thammarachathirat, the King of Phitsanulok and Maha Chakkrapat's handful noble, had allied himself with Bayinnaung since the war of 1563. Maha Chakkrapat sought an alliance with Setthathirat of Lan Xang, through the marriage of his daughter Thepkasattri, but Maha Thammarachathirat informed Bayinnaung about the arranged marriage and alliances. Bayinnaung then kidnapped Thepkasatri on her way to Vientiane. This forced Maha Chakkrapat to abdicate the throne to his son Mahinthrathirat, who planned a joint-attack on Phitsanulok with Setthathirat. Following that failed attack, Mahinthrathirat urged his father to return to regal power in the ensuing crisis.^[2]^:42–49

Fall of Ayutthaya

Main article: Burmese–Siamese War (1568–1569)

Bayinnaung then led the Burmese armies against Ayutthaya with support from Maha Thammarachathirat. The Burmese laid siege to Ayutthaya, during which, Maha Chakkrapat fell ill and died. Mahinthrathirat assumed the throne again. In spite of several months of efforts, Ayutthaya stood the siege. Bayinnaung then bribed Phraya Chakri, a captured Siamese general, to be a spy. Mahinthrathirat embraced the returned general with trust and appointed Phraya Chakri commander of the Siamese defenses. Phraya Chakri was able to place the less-trained and incompetent troops in the front of the Burmese attack, and thus were easily defeated. The city was taken on 11 Sept. 1569, after nine months.^[2]^:42–62

Bayinnuang installed Maha Thammarachathirat as the King of Ayutthaya on 6 Dec. 1569, tributary to Pegu. Mahinthrathirat along with his family and the nobility were captured and taken to Pegu. Mahinthrathirat died in the same year on the way.^[2]^:63

References

↑ Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited
1 2 3 4 5 Rajanubhab, D., 2001, Our Wars With the Burmese, Bangkok: White Lotus Co. Ltd., ISBN 9747534584

Regnal titles
Mahinthrathirat Suphannaphum Dynasty Born: 1539 Died: 1568
Preceded by Maha Chakkraphat	King of Ayutthaya First Reign 1564–1568	Succeeded by Maha Chakkrapat
Preceded by Maha Chakkrapat	King of Ayutthaya Second Reign 1569	Succeeded by Maha Thammaracha Thirat

Monarchs of Thailand

Sukhothai Kingdom
(1238–1438)

Phra Ruang Dynasty	Sri Indraditya Ban Mueang Ram Khamhaeng Loe Thai Ngua Nam Thum Mahathammaracha I (Lue Thai) Mahathammaracha II Mahathammaracha III (Sai Lue Thai) Mahathammaracha IV (Ban Mueang)

Ayutthaya Kingdom
(1350–1767)

Uthong Dynasty	Uthong Ramesuan Ramrachathirat

Suphannaphum Dynasty	Borommarachathirat I Thong Lan Intha Racha Borommarachathirat II Borommatrailokkanat Borommarachathirat III Ramathibodi II Borommarachathirat IV Ratsadathirat Chairachathirat Yotfa Worawongsathirat (disputed) Maha Chakkraphat Mahinthrathirat

Sukhothai Dynasty	Mahathammarachathirat Naresuan Ekathotsarot Si Saowaphak Songtham Chetthathirat Athittayawong

Prasat Thong Dynasty	Prasat Thong Chai Si Suthammaracha Narai

Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty	Phetracha Suriyenthrathibodi Thai Sa Borommakot Uthumphon Ekkathat

Thonburi Kingdom
(1767–1782)

Thonburi Dynasty	Taksin

Rattanakosin / Thailand
(1782–present)

Chakri Dynasty	Rama I Rama II Rama III Mongkut Chulalongkorn Vajiravudh Prajadhipok Ananda Mahidol Bhumibol Adulyadej Vajiralongkorn

List of monarchs of Thailand

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