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Ram Khamhaeng

Type Figure Region Southeast Asia Time c. 1239–1298 Also known as Ram Khamhaeng

Ram Khamhaeng was the third king of Sukhothai (c. 1239–1298, r. 1279–1298), who expanded Sukhothai to the northern Malay Peninsula, established tribu…

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  1. c. 1239–1279Sukhothai · SukhothaiRam Khamhaeng was born around 1239 in Sukhothai into the royal family. At this time Sukhothai was still within the sphere of influence of the Angkor Empire, while Thai local polities were gradually gathering strength.
  2. 1279–1298Sukhothai · SukhothaiRam Khamhaeng ascended the throne in 1279, unifying Sukhothai and the surrounding city-states, expanding his power to the northern Malay Peninsula, and establishing tributary relations with the Yuan dynasty. According to the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription, he practiced benevolent rule and created a script.
  3. 1282–1298Sukhothai and the northern Malay Peninsula · Northern Malay PeninsulaDuring his reign Ram Khamhaeng pushed Sukhothai's power south to the Malay Peninsula, dealt with maritime powers such as Srivijaya, and sent envoys to pay tribute to the Yuan dynasty, making Sukhothai an important regional power in late 13th-century Southeast Asia.

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