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Hariphunchai Kingdom

A Buddhist stronghold in northern Thailand, Hariphunchai shaped Mon culture, enduring as a beacon of art, faith, and regional power.

661 CE1292 CECapital: LamphunBuddhismAustro-Asiatic
Hariphunchai Kingdom seal emblem

The Story

5 Chapters · This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.

Governance

Government Type
Monarchical Kingdom

Quick Facts

Region
Southeast Asia
Period
661 CE1292 CE
Capital
Lamphun
Language Family
Austro-Asiatic
Religion
Buddhism

Timeline

Key Events

11th century CE

King Adityaraja - Monarch

Associated with the expansion of Buddhist establishments and the strengthening of Hariphunchai’s urban infrastructure.

7th century CE

Queen Camadevi - Founding Monarch

Traditionally credited in chronicles as the first ruler and culture-bringer of Hariphunchai; her legend underscores the kingdom's origins and Mon influence.

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