Rise of the Pagan Dynasty (1010s)

Name: Rise of the Pagan Dynasty (1010s)
Start: 1010
End: 1019

Type Event Region Southeast Asia Time 1010–1019

In the early 11th century, the city-state of Pagan (Bagan) in the middle Irrawaddy of central Myanmar gradually rose to become a regional political c…

Timeline

1010–1019Middle Irrawaddy · MyanmarPagan controlled shipping and agricultural zones of the middle Irrawaddy, gradually weakening the independence of surrounding city-states through tribute, marriage alliances, and military action, becoming the most powerful polity in central Myanmar.
1010–1019Pagan · MyanmarPagan rulers vigorously built pagodas and monasteries, integrating local society through Buddhist faith, while expanding the capital's infrastructure to enhance Pagan's appeal as a dual religious and political center.

Sources

Lieberman, Victor. Burmese Administrative Cycles — Victor Lieberman (1984)
Hall, D. G. E. A History of South-East Asia — D. G. E. Hall (1981)