Description: (King)
Wareru, a skilled leader, founded the Martaban Kingdom in Myanmar during the collapse of the Pagan Empire. Through diplomatic strategies and military strength, he established a Mon-speaking polity in Lower Burma. Rising from a commoner to governor of Martaban, he secured independence from Pagan with the support of the Sukhothai Kingdom. He successfully defended his kingdom against Pagan invasions, expanding his rule over important Mon-speaking provinces. Wareru's legacy includes fostering the Mon people's identity and influencing legal codes in Myanmar and Siam.