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Ekathotsarot
Ekathotsarot was the seventeenth king of Ayutthaya (r. 1605–1610), brother of Naresuan.…
Timeline
- 1556–1571Pegu · BurmaEkathotsarot was born into the Ayutthaya royal family; after the fall of Ayutthaya he was sent with his brother Naresuan to Pegu in Burma as a hostage, growing up at the Burmese court.
- 1584–1605Ayutthaya · Ayutthaya KingdomAfter Naresuan ascended the throne, Ekathotsarot served as vice-king, assisting his brother with state affairs and military preparations in the 1590s, and playing an important role in the war against Burma.
- 1605–1610Ayutthaya · Ayutthaya KingdomAfter his brother's death he succeeded to the throne, continuing military pressure on Burma while strengthening port trade and court ceremonial, maintaining Ayutthaya's status as a regional power.
Sources
- David K. Wyatt, Thailand: A Short History — David K. Wyatt (2003)
- Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya (Phongsawadan)