Lan Na: Map & History
The Lanna Kingdom, also spelled Lan Na, was a kingdom centered in present-day Northern Thailand which existed from the 13th to 18th centuries.
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The Lanna Kingdom, also spelled Lan Na, was a kingdom centered in present-day Northern Thailand which existed from the 13th to 18th centuries.
Modern Countries Once Part of Lan Na
At its mapped extent, Lan Na covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Lan Na's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Lan Na in Depth
History
Mangrai, the 25th king of Ngoenyang (modern Chiang Saen) of the Lavachangkaraj dynasty, whose mother was a princess of a kingdom in Sipsongpanna ("the twelve nations"), centralized the mueangs of Ngoenyang into a unified kingdom or mandala and allied with the neighboring Phayao Kingdom. In 1262, Mangrai moved the capital from Ngoenyang to the newly founded Chiang Rai, naming the city after himself. Mangrai then expanded to the south and subjugated the Mon kingdom of Hariphunchai (centered on modern Lamphun) in 1281. Mangrai moved his capital several times. Flooding drove him from Lamphun, and he built Wiang Kum Kam in 1286 or 1287 and stayed there until 1292. He founded Chiang Mai in 1296 and made it the capital.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Lanna Kingdom (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Lan Na: Key Facts
| Capital | Chiang Saen |
|---|---|
| Religion | animism |
| Founded | 1292 |
| Dissolved | 15 January 1775 |
Preceded by
- Kingdom of Nan
Facts from Wikidata Q1059707 (CC0).
Lan Na Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Lan Na appears, with the other states of the time.
Lan Na Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 52,798 km² in 1759 CE.
Lan Na: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Lan Na exist?
Lan Na is dated to 1600 CE – 1761 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of Lan Na?
The capital of Lan Na was Chiang Mai (1296-1775).
How large was Lan Na at its peak?
At its peak in 1759 Lan Na covered about 52,798 km².
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