Hsinbyushin, Burmese king (died 1776)

Hsinbyushin

Third Emperor of the Kongaung Dynasty of Burma from 1763 to 1776

Hsinbyushin was the third emperor of the Konbaung dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) from 1763 to 1776. The second son of the dynasty founder Alaungpaya is best known for his wars with Qing China and Siam, and is considered the most militaristic king of the dynasty. His successful…