Mongyawng State
| Mongyawng State | |||||
| State of the Shan States | |||||
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| • | Foundation of the state | 18th century | |||
| • | Annexed by Kengtung State | 1815 | |||
Mongyawng or Möngyawng was one of the Shan states. It was located in the narrow wedge of territory that projects eastwards from Kengtung State between China and Laos.
Mongyawng State was founded in the 18th century. It had its capital at Mong Yawng town. The state was inhabited mainly by Wa people.
The state was occupied by Siam until 1814 and subsequently annexed by Kengtung State in 1815.
The rulers of Mongyawng had the title Myoza.
Coordinates: 21°11′N 100°22′E / 21.183°N 100.367°E
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