Kublai Khan's Failed Myanmar Campaign and the Fall of Pagan

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into Kublai Khan's disastrous invasion of Myanmar (then Pagan) in 1277 and 1283. They explore the motivations behind the Mongol push into Southeast Asia, the key figures like King Narathihapate and General Nasr al-Din, and the battles at Ngasaunggyan and Bhamo. The episode examines how the Mongol victory led to the collapse of the Pagan Empire, the rise of Shan states, and the long-term consequences for Burma. Lucas also touches on the logistics of Mongol warfare in the tropics, the role of Yunnan as a staging ground, and the Yuan dynasty's failed attempts to fully control the region. A nuanced look at a lesser-known campaign that reshaped mainland Southeast Asia. #KublaiKhan #YuanDynasty #MongolInvasion #PaganEmpire #MyanmarHistory #Burma #Narathihapate #NasrAlDin #Ngasaunggyan #Bhamo #ShanStates #SoutheastAsianHistory #MongolWarfare #Yunnan #History #FexingoHistory #Ep88 #MedievalHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo