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Natshinnaung (, ; 1579–1613) was a Toungoo dynasty prince who was a noted poet and an accomplished musician, as well as an able military commander. He later became a rebellious ruler of Toungoo, and went over to ally himself with Portugal at Thanlyin (Syriam). He was crucified and executed in 1613.
When Natshinnaung succeeded as king following the death of 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 quite similar when written longhand. much of the country had been reunited under the leadership of King Anaukpetlun, one of Natshinnaung's cousins. In 1610, Anaukpetlun attacked Toungoo. The city surrendered on 4 September 1610 (2nd waning of Tawthalin 972 ME).Hmannan Vol. 3 2003: 159 Although the king re-appointed him as viceroy of Toungoo, Natshinnaung was deeply dissatisfied with his reduced status. Natshinnaung secretly made an alliance with Portuguese mercenary Filipe de Brito e Nicote, the ruler of Thanlyin, and invited de Brito to attack Toungoo. When de Brito's attack failed, Natshinnaung accompanied his "blood brother" de Brito back to Thanlyin.
Natshin Naung enlisted the help of Nga Zin Ka in quelling a rebellion against the Western King who had usurped his throne. The Western King offered to forgive Naung and restore him to his former vassal status if he did not rebel, but he refused to apologize and was crucified with Nga Zin Ka in the middle of the city.
Natshinnaung had 6 sons and 3 daughters from 5 concubines.
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 one chief queen Yaza Datu Kalaya, the daughter of Bayinnaung. They did not have children together.
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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