Mae Ku
deity Burmese single tradition · 1
In Burmese folk religion, Mae Ku is venerated as Yun Bayin, one of 37 nats in the official pantheon of Burmese nats. She was king of Lan Na from 1551 to 1564. His reign saw the transition of Lan Na into a vassal state under the Burmese-led Toungoo empire, following Bayinnaung's capture of Chiang Mai.
When
- First attested
- 1551 CE
- Attested period
- 1551 – 1564
- Historical notes
- King of Lan Na from 1551 to 1564.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mekuti, Phaya Maeku, Chao Khanan Maeku, Bya Than, Yun Bayin nat, Yun Bayin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Upon Mae Ku's removal from office, he was forced into exile and relocated to the Toungoo Empire's capital at Pegu (now Bago). During his stay at the Kanbawzathadi Palace, he was accorded with a royal residence crowned with a multi-tiered pyatthat roof. He died of dysentery in 1581. Mae Ku is worshipped as one of 37 nats”
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