Ban Mueang
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Ban Mueang (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".) was a king of Sukhothai, an ancient kingdom in Thailand. He was from the House of Phra Ruang.[1]
Name
| Abbreviation | For |
|---|---|
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| CE | Common Era |
The name Ban Mueang (Template:Langx) means "one who delights the nation".[2]
In Thai, the name is usually misspelt as "บาลเมือง", which is pronounced the same and means "one who protects the nation".[1][2]
He is merely referred to as Ban (บาน) in the Pu Khun Chit Khun Chot Inscription (Inscription No. 45), created in 1935 BE (1392/93 CE).[3]
Life
He was the second son of King Si Inthrathit of Sukhothai and his wife, Sueang.[4] He succeeded his father to the throne of Sukhothai in an unknown year and reigned until his death, which occurred around 1822 BE (1279/80 CE).[5]
The Ram Khamhaeng Inscription (Inscription No. 1), which was allegedly created in 1835 BE (1292/93 CE) and contains an autobiography of his younger brother, Ram Khamhaeng,[6] states:[7]
My father was named Si Inthrathit. My mother was named Lady Sueang. My elder brother was named Ban Mueang. There were five of us born from the same womb: three boys and two girls. My eldest brother died when he was still a child... In my father's lifetime, I served my father and I served my mother. When I caught any game or fish, I brought them to my father. When I picked any acid or sweet fruits that were delicious and good to eat, I brought them to my father. When I went hunting elephants and caught some, either by lasso or by driving them into a corral, I brought them to my father. When I raided a town or village and captured elephants, men and women, silver or gold, I turned them over to my father. When my father died, my elder brother was still alive. I served him steadfastly as I had served my father. When my elder brother died, I got the whole kingdom for myself.
Ban Mueang is also mentioned in the Pu Khun Chit Khun Chot Inscription which describes the lineage of the House of Phra Ruang.[3]
As stated by both inscriptions, Ban Mueang was, upon his death, succeeded by his younger brother, Ram Khamhaeng.[5]
A historical document, Jinakalamali, states that Ban Mueang had a son, Ngua Nam Thum, who later became a king of Sukhothai.[8]
A great-great-grandchild of Ban Mueang was named after Ban Mueang according to the ancient custom of naming a baby after its ancestor.[9] The great-great-grandchild ascended the throne of Sukhothai as Mahathammaracha IV.[10]
References
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- ↑ a b Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation, 2011: 22.
- ↑ a b Wongthes, 1983: 174.
- ↑ a b SAC, 2006 ("Charuek Pu Khun Chit Khun Chot"): online.
- ↑ Sukhothai Studies Encyclopedia Commission, 1996: 266.
- ↑ a b Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation, 2011: 24.
- ↑ SAC, 2006 ("Charuek Phokhun Ram Khamhaeng"): online.
- ↑ Chulalongkorn University, 1984: online.
- ↑ Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation, 2011: 31.
- ↑ Na Nakhon, 2006: 26–27.
- ↑ Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation, 2011: 43.
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