King U-thong[2][a][3] (Thai: พระเจ้าอู่ทอง; pronounced[ʔùː.tʰɔ̄ːŋ]) or KingRamathibodi I (Thai: สมเด็จพระรามาธิบดีที่ ๑; Rāmādhipatī; pronunciationⓘ, 1314–1369) was the first king of the kingdom Ayutthaya (now part of Thailand),[4]: 222 reigning from 1351[1] to 1369.
He was known as Prince U Thong (meaning "Golden Cradle") before he ascended to the throne in 1350. There are many theories about Uthong's background, including possibly being a descendant of Mangrai.[5]: 27 [6] According to a better-known source, a seventeenth-century account by Dutchman Jeremias van Vliet, a Renowned Legend stated that Ramatibodi was an ethnic Chinese, having sailed down from China. After succeeding in trade, he became influential enough to rule the city of Phetchaburi, a coastal town of the Gulf of Thailand, before travelling up to Ayutthaya.[7][8]
Ramathibodi I established four Great Officers of State. These were the Ministry of the Interior (Wieng), the Ministry of the Treasury (Klang), the Ministry for the King's Household (Wang), and the Ministry of Agriculture (Na). He also codified the T'ai laws. Finally, he formed an alliance with the Ming dynasty.[5]: 28
In 1352 he laid siege to Yasodharapura. He was successful the following year and placed one of his sons on the throne. However, they were only able to keep the throne until 1357, when the Khmers were able to regain it.[9]: 236
Conflict of two dynastiesedit
King Ramathibodi's death sparked a conflict over succession. Initially, his son King Ramesuan became ruler of Ayutthaya, but his son later abdicated in favor of Ramathibodi's brother-in-law and the ruler of Suvarnabhumi, King Borommarachathirat I.[5]: 29 In 1388 Ramesuan took revenge by taking Ayutthaya back from Borommarachathirat I's son, Thonglan. and followed by Borommarachathirat I's nephew Intharacha took Ayutthaya back for Suphannaphum dynasty in 1408. From then on Uthong dynasty was then purged and became a mere noble family of Ayutthaya until the 16th century.
Notesedit
^In fact, "U-thong" is the name of a mythological king that has many kings, with no actual existence in history. However, the story of the legendary king U-thong is related to the creation of Ayutthaya.
Referencesedit
^ abBaker, Chris; Phongpaichit, Pasuk (2017). A History of Ayutthaya: Siam in the Early Modern World. Cambridge University Press. p. 43. ISBN978-1-316-64113-2.
^The Royal Institute. List of monarchs Ayutthaya December 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. (in Thai)
^Matichon TV (2023-05-17). "เมื่อ "พระยาลิไทย" ถูกยึดอำนาจและโดนบังคับบวช : ขรรค์ชัย-สุจิตต์ ทอดน่องท่องเที่ยว" [When "Lord Li Thai" was seized and forced to ordain : Khanchai-Sujit Travel]. YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-05-18.
^Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN978-0-8248-0368-1.
uthong, district, amphoe, thong, style, buddha, iconography, thong, style, confused, with, ramathipadi, king, thong, thai, พระเจ, าอ, ทอง, pronounced, ʔùː, tʰɔ, ːŋ, king, ramathibodi, thai, สมเด, จพระรามาธ, บด, rāmādhipatī, pronunciation, 1314, 1369, first, ki. For the district see Amphoe U Thong For the style of Buddha iconography see U Thong Style Not to be confused with Ramathipadi I King U thong 2 a 3 Thai phraecaxuthxng pronounced ʔuː tʰɔ ːŋ or King Ramathibodi I Thai smedcphraramathibdithi 1 Ramadhipati pronunciation 1314 1369 was the first king of the kingdom Ayutthaya now part of Thailand 4 222 reigning from 1351 1 to 1369 King Ramathibodi Ismedcphraramathibdithi 1King of AyutthayaRoyal Statue of King Ramathibodi I in Ayutthaya Ayutthaya province ThailandKing of AyutthayaReign4 March 1351 1 1369PredecessorMonarchy establishedSuccessorRamesuanBorn10 March 1314 citation needed Died1369IssueKing Ramesuan of AyutthayaNamesUthongRamathibodi IHouseUthong dynasty Contents 1 Origins and Reign 2 Conflict of two dynasties 3 Notes 4 References 5 Bibliography 6 See alsoOrigins and Reign editHe was known as Prince U Thong meaning Golden Cradle before he ascended to the throne in 1350 There are many theories about Uthong s background including possibly being a descendant of Mangrai 5 27 6 According to a better known source a seventeenth century account by Dutchman Jeremias van Vliet a Renowned Legend stated that Ramatibodi was an ethnic Chinese having sailed down from China After succeeding in trade he became influential enough to rule the city of Phetchaburi a coastal town of the Gulf of Thailand before travelling up to Ayutthaya 7 8 Ramathibodi I established four Great Officers of State These were the Ministry of the Interior Wieng the Ministry of the Treasury Klang the Ministry for the King s Household Wang and the Ministry of Agriculture Na He also codified the T ai laws Finally he formed an alliance with the Ming dynasty 5 28 He established his own capital in the new city of Ayutthaya King Ramathabodi s reign included Korat Chantaburi Tavoy Tanintharyi Tenasserim and large parts of Malaya 5 28 In 1352 he laid siege to Yasodharapura He was successful the following year and placed one of his sons on the throne However they were only able to keep the throne until 1357 when the Khmers were able to regain it 9 236 Conflict of two dynasties editKing Ramathibodi s death sparked a conflict over succession Initially his son King Ramesuan became ruler of Ayutthaya but his son later abdicated in favor of Ramathibodi s brother in law and the ruler of Suvarnabhumi King Borommarachathirat I 5 29 In 1388 Ramesuan took revenge by taking Ayutthaya back from Borommarachathirat I s son Thonglan and followed by Borommarachathirat I s nephew Intharacha took Ayutthaya back for Suphannaphum dynasty in 1408 From then on Uthong dynasty was then purged and became a mere noble family of Ayutthaya until the 16th century Notes edit In fact U thong is the name of a mythological king that has many kings with no actual existence in history However the story of the legendary king U thong is related to the creation of Ayutthaya References edit a b Baker Chris Phongpaichit Pasuk 2017 A History of Ayutthaya Siam in the Early Modern World Cambridge University Press p 43 ISBN 978 1 316 64113 2 The Royal Institute List of monarchs Ayutthaya Archived December 3 2013 at the Wayback Machine in Thai Matichon TV 2023 05 17 emux phrayaliithy thukyudxanacaelaodnbngkhbbwch khrrkhchy sucitt thxdnxngthxngethiyw When Lord Li Thai was seized and forced to ordain Khanchai Sujit Travel YouTube in Thai Retrieved 2023 05 18 Coedes George 1968 Walter F Vella ed The Indianized States of Southeast Asia trans Susan Brown Cowing University of Hawaii Press ISBN 978 0 8248 0368 1 a b c d Chakrabongse C 1960 Lords of Life London Alvin Redman Limited The Siam Society Lecture A History of Ayutthaya 28 June 2017 YouTube Retrieved 16 December 2021 van Vliet Jeremias Jeremias van Vliet s DESCRIPTION of the KINGDOM OF SIAM PDF van Vliet Jeremias Van Vliet s Siam Cœdes George 1968 The Indianized states of Southeast Asia University of Hawaii Press ISBN 9780824803681 Bibliography editWyatt David K Thailand A Short History New Haven Yale University 2003 ISBN 0 300 08475 7 Srisak Vallipodom Sheikh Ahmad Qomi and the History of Siam Cultural Center of the Islamic City Republic of Iran Bangkok 1995 p 209 Plubplung Kongchana The Persians in Ayutthaya Institute of Asia Pacific Studies Srinakharinwirot University ISBN missing See also editLavo Kingdom Ayutthaya Kingdom History of Lopburi Phetburi Nakhon Thai nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ramathibodi I Uthong UthongHouse of UthongBorn 10 March 1314 Died 1369 Regnal titles New title King of Ayutthaya1351 1369 Succeeded byRamesuan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Uthong amp oldid 1218849067, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
