The translation of Burmese calendar dates is very difficult. Some
accounts vary by years. Identifying of exact months or days is
virtually impossible. Therefore, I am listing the most agreed upon year
only. Also the size of forces were exaggerated. I have adopted the
rule of thumb used by other earlier writers by considering their
reduced estimates as a more probable number. This list includes most of
the significant conflicts involving Burmese armies whether fighting
each other or an outside opponent. I have also included selected
invasions by Siams eastern neighbors into that country which would
impact on the Burmese-Siamese relationship. The wars with the Siamese are recorded under a separate chronology.
250 BC
.Arakan is defeated by invaders (?Indian or Mon tribes)
122BC- 9 AD
..Several HAN China expeditions attack towns in Upper Burma
~80AD
.Upper Burma Confederation defeat Indian states of Assam,
Manipur, Tippera and Kachar ?.
~100 AD
..PYU vs Kanraw. Ethnic warfare between various towns
500 AD
Confederation of five towns vs Ayetthima near Thaton. No victor mentioned.
~600
.Talaing Mons ally with Tibet vs Chinese/Nan Chao
700-1253
.Nan Chao vs Chinese Dynasties. Burmese allies supported Nan Chao
during these wars.
700-750
..Nan Chao conducts a campaign against several towns along
the Irrawandy river of Upper Burma. Chinese siege equipment force the
towns to quickly surrender
700-800
..Buddhist (Talaing) vs Hindu (Pyu?) settlers in Prome. Hindu driven out
800
.Pyu tribes of Piao vs Nan Chao
800
.Talaing Buddhist vs Hindu settlers in the area of Pegu
809
.Nan Chao completes the conquest of Pyu tribes except those in Prome
809-865
.Nan Chao forces are allied with the Pyu vs other tribes in Burma
863
Nan Chao + Pyu + Kachin allies vs Viets of Hanoi
~900
..Ceylon + Arakan allies vs Bengal India. Several raids during
this century. Mainly sea raids but a few major land-sea expeditions did
occur.
960
Shan migrating tribes invade Arakan
964 1044
.Pagan factional Civil War over control of the city.
980
.Burman tribes invade Arakan
Chronology of Military Conflicts in Burma
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