Thaton Kingdom

Thaton Kingdom was a state in Burma (Southeast Asia) that lasted from c. 850 to 1057 CE, about 207 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

A Mon kingdom on the Gulf of Martaban whose early history survives mainly in chronicle tradition. Anawrahta of Pagan conquered it in 1057, bringing Mon monks, scriptures and craftsmen to his capital.

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Facts

Dates: c. 850 to 1057 CE
Duration: 207 years
Type: State
Region: Burma, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic
Capital: Thaton

Became

Pagan Kingdom 849 to 1297 CE

Events in Southeast Asia during its time

938 Battle of Bach Dang
1025 Chola raid on Srivijaya

Neighbours in Southeast Asia

Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE
Champa c. 192 to 1832 CE
Pyu city-states c. 200 BCE to 1050 CE
Dvaravati c. 550 to 1050 CE
Pagan Kingdom 849 to 1297 CE
Third Chinese domination (Sui and Tang) 602 to 938 CE
Medang Kingdom (Mataram) c. 732 to 1016 CE
Ly dynasty 1009 to 1225 CE
Kediri Kingdom 1042 to 1222 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Thaton Kingdom exist?

c. 850 to 1057 CE, about 207 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Thaton Kingdom?

Burma, in Southeast Asia. Its capital was Thaton.

What language did Thaton Kingdom speak?

Austroasiatic. This family includes Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda.

What came after Thaton Kingdom?

Pagan Kingdom.