Mong Lem

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Establishment

• January 1401: The Mong Lem state was established before the 14th century.

Chronology

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1. Ten Great Campaigns

Were a series of military campaigns launched by the Qing dynasty of China in the mid-late 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor.

1.1. Sino-Burmese War

Was a war between Qing China and the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma. The war consisted of a series of unsuccesful Chinese invasions of Burma.

1.1.1. Second invasion (Sino-Burmese War)

Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the third of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).

• January 1768: Burmese commander Ne Myo Sithu retook the city of Bhamo.

1.1.2. Third Chinese invasion of Burma

Was the invasion of Burma by the Qing Dynasty, the second of four that form the Sino-Burmese War (1765-1769).

1.1.2.1. Chinese Attack

Was the Chinese invasion of Burma in 1767.

• November 1767: Qing general Mingrui's main army occupied the Shan states of Hsenwi and Hsipaw.
• January 1768: Battle of Goteik Gorge: The Chinese victory cleared the way for the main Chinese army to Ava, the Burmese capital.

1.1.2.2. Burmese counter-attack

Was the Burmese counterattack against the Chinese invasion of 1767.

• April 1768: In early 1768 two Burmese armies led by Maha Thiha Thura and Ne Myo Sithu succeeded in retaking Hsenwi.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

• January 1564: Mong Mao conquered by Burma.
• January 1815: Manglon becomes tributary to Hsenwi State.

Disestablishment

• January 1901: Mong Lem was annexed by China in the late 19th century.

Selected Sources

• Thet, K. (1962): History of Union of Burma, Yangon (Myanmar), pp. 310-314