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Ram Khamhaeng's Expansion of Sukhothai
Around 1292 CE, Sukhothai King Ram Khamhaeng expanded into the Chao Phraya basin and northern Malay Peninsula, making Sukhothai a major regional king…
Timeline
- c. 1283–1288Sukhothai · ThailandAfter inheriting the Sukhothai throne, Ram Khamhaeng reformed domestic affairs and strengthened control over the core region, laying the political and military foundation for subsequent external expansion.
- 1290–1295Chao Phraya River basin · Chao Phraya River basinSukhothai forces advanced north and south, compelling surrounding city-states and tribes to pay tribute, extending their reach to the northern Malay Peninsula and forming a network of regional hegemony.
- 1292Sukhothai · ThailandThe Ram Khamhaeng Inscription (traditionally dated to about 1292) systematically proclaims the king's benevolent rule, Buddhist faith, and the extent of his realm, becoming a core document for studying the Sukhothai state form and the early history of writing in Southeast Asia.
Sources
- Ram Khamhaeng https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ram-Khamhaeng
- Sukhothai kingdom https://www.britannica.com/place/Sukhothai-kingdom