Description: (King)
Bayinnaung Kyawhtin Nawrahta was a powerful king of the Toungoo Dynasty in Myanmar from 1550 to 1581. Renowned for his exceptional leadership, he expanded his empire to become the largest in Southeast Asia, covering modern-day Myanmar, parts of China, Laos, and Thailand. His legacy includes integrating the Shan states by introducing administrative reforms that centralized power and harmonized customs. Despite challenges in governing his diverse empire, Bayinnaung is esteemed as one of Burma's greatest kings, with a lasting impact on the region's history.