When was the Rattanakosin period?

1782
After a brief interlude filled first by civil war then the short-lived Thonburi Kingdom under King Taksin, in 1782 a new Kingdom was established by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (later known as Rama I), who moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok.

What is the Ayutthaya period?

The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce.

What is Rattanakosin?

Rattanakosin (Thai: รัตนโกสินทร์), also known as Rattanakosin Island, is the historic centre of Bangkok, where most of Bangkok’s “must see” sights can be found, including the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.

Which event in the Ayutthaya period resulted in the destruction of most literary works?

Much literature was lost in the sack of Ayutthaya by Hsinbyushin of Myanmar (Burma) in 1767. After the restoration of Thai sovereignty, and the establishment of a new capital at Bangkok, many law codes, religious works, and literary texts were rewritten.

Which country is the first Western country that comes to trade with Siam in Rattanakosin period?

But during Rama II’s reign Western influences again began to be felt in Siam. In 1786 the British East India Company occupied Penang, and in 1819 they founded Singapore. Soon the British displaced the Dutch and Portuguese as the main Western economic and political influence in Siam.

How long did Thonburi last?

14 years
The Thonburi Kingdom lasted for only 14 years, ending in 1782 when Taksin was replaced, and later executed, by a major Thonburi general, Chao Phraya Chakri, who subsequently founded the Rattanakosin Kingdom, the fourth and present ruling kingdom of Thailand.

Why is Ayutthaya falling?

In 1767 the Burmese invaded Siam, leading to the ruthless sacking of Ayutthaya. The ensuing massacre reduced many of the city’s temples to rubble, and a tour of these breathtaking monuments reveals a hidden history of cruelty and persecution.

Why was Ayutthaya abandoned?

The city’s demise. The old capital of Thailand came to a brutal end when it was attacked by the Burmese. Much of the city was devastated by fire, and those who were not killed were taken by the Burmese and forced into slavery. The city fell in 1767.

Why has Thailand never been colonized?

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, only Thailand survived European colonial threat in Southeast Asia due to centralising reforms enacted by King Chulalongkorn and because the French and the British decided it would be a neutral territory to avoid conflicts between their colonies.

When did the Rattanakosin Kingdom start and end?

The Rattanakosin Kingdom (Thai: อาณาจักรรัตนโกสินทร์, IPA: [āːnāːt͡ɕàk ráttanákōːsǐn]) is the fourth and present traditional centre of power in the history of Thailand (or Siam). It was founded in 1782 with the establishment of Bangkok as the capital city. The period ended with the Siamese revolution of 1932.

What are the most important sights in Rattanakosin?

Surrounding this field are Rattanakosin’s prime sights, the most important of which is the Grand Palace. Just like in Ayutthaya, part of its compound is dedicated to a royal temple, Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred temple of Thailand home to the Emerald Buddha.

Why was Rattanakosin chosen as the capital of Thailand?

One of his first actions was to move the capital across the river, from Thonburi to Rattanakosin. According to him, Rattanakosin had a more strategic location, as he turned it into an artificial island with the the Chao Phraya River in the west and man-made canals in the east.

Which is the best ferry service to Rattanakosin?

Tha Chang has ferries to Wat Rakung and Wang Lang (Siriraj), Tha Phra Chan has ferries to Wang Lang (Siriraj), Thonburi Railway and Phra Pin Klao Bridge, and Thewet has a ferry to Wat Kharubodj. Eastern Rattanakosin (roughly the area around the Golden Mount) is served by the Golden Mount Line of the Saen Saep Express Boat service.

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