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Natshinnaung (, ; 1579–1613) was a Toungoo dynasty prince and poet known for leading a rebellion in Thanlyin (Syriam) alongside Portuguese mercenary Filipe de Brito.
When Natshinnaung succeeded his father on 11 August 1609,Chronicles (Maha Yazawin Vol. 3 2006: 108) and (Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 114) say that Minye Thihathu died on Tuesday, 15th waxing of Wagaung 971 ME, which translates to Saturday, 15 August 1609. But 15th waxing is a typographical error. First, it is uncommon to state "15th waxing" instead of "full moon". Secondly, the chronicles say that Natshinnaung's coronation ceremony was held on Friday, 6th waning of Wagaung 971 ME, which translates to Friday, 21 August 1609. It means the last possible Tuesday in the waxing part of the month the king could have died on was 11th waxing, which was Tuesday, 11 August 1609 NS. The Burmese numerals 1 (၁) and 5 (၅) are similar when written in longhand. much of the country had been reunited under the leadership of his cousin Anaukpetlun, who attacked Toungoo in 1610.Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 159 Although Natshinnaung was made viceroy of Toungoo as the city surrendered on 4 September that same year (2nd waning of Tawthalin 972 ME), he was deeply dissatisfied with his reduced status and allied with Filipe de Brito to commence a counter-offensive that ultimately failed. Both were executed afterwards upon the fall of Thanlyin, De Brito's domain, to Anaukpetlun's forces.
Later in life, Natshinnaung focused on obtaining power for his kingdom. His poems on war are said to have been based on his experiences as a young prince.
Family
Natshinnaung had six sons and three daughters from five concubines, but no children came from his marriage with Yaza Datu Kalaya.
1. Minye Hting Thein Min Nara Sit daughter of Minye Narathu Son married to his half-sister Khin Nè Gyi 2. Khin Nè Gyi Khin Lat daughter of a younger sister of Ne Myo Kyawhtin's wife Daughter married to her half-brother Minye Hting Thein 3. Minye Nara Khin Lat daughter of a younger sister of Ne Myo Kyawhtin's wife Son 4. Minye Thiha Khin Lat daughter of a younger sister of Ne Myo Kyawhtin's wife Son 5. Khin Myat Theik Khin Mya Nè daughter of Theik Taw Shi Daughter married to Mintha Hting Thikyawsan Gov.of Myinsaing son of Nanda Bayin 6. Ne Myo Khaing Khin Mya Nè daughter of Theik Taw Shi Daughter 7. Minye Hpone Khaing Khin Mya Nè daughter of Theik Taw Shi Son 8. Mintha Phyu Khin Myo Taw Son 9. Minye Kyawswa Wezayantha Son
Poet
Natshinnaung is considered by many to be the greatest yadu () (a classical genre of poetry) poet in Burmese history. Many of his works are dedicated to Princess Yaza Datu Kalyani. The themes of his poetry were often of love, nature, and war. Natshinnaung employed the use of vocabulary and rhymes in his works. In addition, he was a warrior, who advanced many military strategies and tactics of Burma. Some of his yadu poems describe the infantry and the elephant troops. It has been claimed that Natshinnaung sent his poems to Yaza Datu Kalyani through the usage of a parrot. He wrote all of his works during his youth.
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