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Friday, August 22, 2008

An Excerpt of Arakan History from books II: Legendary History of Burma and Arakan


The following excerpt is from “Legendry History of Burma and Arakan” by Captain C.J.F.S. Forbes who was late Deputy Commissioner, British Burma. The book was published by Authority of Government in 1882 and this excerpt is expressed on page 3.

“Here they were joined by the kindred tribes of the Pyoo and Thet, who seem to have been at that time in possession of the middle Irrawaddy valley. The remains of this latter tribe may probably be found in a people bearing a somewhat similar name inhabiting the northern part of Arakan.”

Having placed his son, Moodooseikta, over those who remained here, Kanrazagyee with the rest of his followers pushed on again westwards and founded a city on a Kyoukpindoung mountain in the north of Arakan, the ruins of which city are still to be seen. Thus, according to both Burmese and Arakanese history, was founded the nation and kingdom of Arakan. Following this tradition the Burmans have always acknowledged the Arakanese as the elder branch of the race and style them “Bya’magyee.”

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You can read other excerpts about Arakan History in the following links:
http://thazon.blogspot.com/2008/04/excerpt-of-arakan-history-from-books-i.html
http://thazon.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-found-my-country-back.html

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