Polity Kingdom of Champasak (Siam)

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Was a country in southern Laos that emerged from the Kingdom of Vientiane in 1713. A vassal of Siam since 1778, it was later conquered by France and added to the colony of French Indochina.

Establishment

  • January 1779: The Kingdom of Champasak becomes a vassal of Siam in 1778.

Chronology

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1. Siamese-Lao War

Was an attempt by King Anouvong (Xaiya Sethathirath V) of the Kingdom of Vientiane to end the suzerainty of Siam and recreate the former kingdom of Lan Xang.

  • January 1829: In 1828, King Anouvong of Vientiane rebelled against Siam's control, leading to the Siamese invasion of Vientiane and Champasak. The Champasak Kingdom was subsequently absorbed into the Rattanakosin Kingdom, solidifying Siam's control over the region.

Disestablishment

  • January 1829: In 1828, King Anouvong of Vientiane rebelled against Siam's control, leading to the Siamese invasion of Vientiane and Champasak. The Champasak Kingdom was subsequently absorbed into the Rattanakosin Kingdom, solidifying Siam's control over the region.