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Ba Saw Phyu

King of Arakan

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Ba Saw Phyu was king of Arakan from 1459 to 1482. He acquired Chittagong in 1459, and put down a rebellion there in 1481. He was also known as Kalima Shah by the neighbouring Bengal. He established religious contacts with Ceylon and built the Mahabodhi Shwe-Gu Temple. Though he was beloved by his subjects for his enlightened rule, the king was assassinated by a servant of his eldest son Dawlya.

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Born
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Place of birth
Mrauk U wd
Died
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Place of death
Mrauk U wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Arakan (1459–1482)

Questions

When was Ba Saw Phyu born?
Ba Saw Phyu was born on 1430 in Mrauk U.
What positions has Ba Saw Phyu held?
Positions held by Ba Saw Phyu include: King of Arakan (1459–1482).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ba Saw Phyu · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4837069 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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"Ba Saw Phyu". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ba-saw-phyu. Retrieved 4 November 2026.

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