Konbaung Dynasty - Capitals

Capitals

Under the Konbaung Dynasty, the capital shifted several times for religious, political, and strategic reasons. During such a move, the entire palace complex was taken down and transported on elephants to the chosen site. These capitals were:

• Shwebo (1752–1760)
• Sagaing (1760–1765)
• Ava (Innwa) (1765–1783, 1821–1842)
• Amarapura (1783–1821, 1842–1859)
• Mandalay (1859–1885)