Pinya
ပင်းယ
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Old Pinya city site today
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Location in Myanmar | |
Coordinates: 21°47′50″N 95°58′28″E / 21.79722°N 95.97444°E / 21.79722; 95.97444 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Mandalay Region |
Founded | 7 February 1313 |
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• Ethnicities | Burman |
• Religions | Theravada Buddhism |
Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Pinya (Burmese: ပင်းယ), or Vijayapura, was the capital of the Kingdom of Pinya, located near Ava, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. It was the residence of the Pinya dynasty who ruled this part of central Myanmar from 1313 to 1365.[1] It was founded by King ThihathuasWizayapura (ဝိဇယပူရ, Pali: Vijayapura) on 7 February 1313.[note 1]
Pinya | ||
Preceded by as Capital of Myinsaing Kingdom | Capital of Pinya Kingdom 7 February 1313 – 26 February 1365 |
Succeeded by as Capital of Ava Kingdom |
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Capital: Mandalay | ||
Kyaukse District |
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Mandalay District |
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Meiktila District |
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Myingyan District |
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Nyaung-U District |
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Pyinoolwin District |
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Yamethin District |
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Main cities and towns |
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