Salingathu (Burmese: စလင်္ကာသူ [səlìɴɡəθù], also known as Abdullah Shah 1455–1502), was King of Arakan from 1494 to 1502. The King, who came to power by overthrowing his eight-year-old nephew, Ran Aung, was extremely cautious about his personal security. He strictly regulated the schedule by which the gates of the palace and the city could be kept open. He employed many Household Guards in the Palace and around the capital, and always traveled with an extensive security detail. His chief Queen was Saw Mi Saw, daughter of King Ba Saw Phyu. He died of natural causes in 1502 at age 46. He was succeeded by his son Raza.[2]

Salingathu
စလင်္ကာသူ
Abdullah Shah
King of Arakan
Reignc. July 1494 – February 1502
PredecessorRan Aung
SuccessorRaza
Bornc. April 1455 (Wednesday born)
Mrauk-U
DiedFebruary 1502 (aged 46)
Tabaung 863 ME[1]
Mrauk-U
ConsortSaw Mi Saw
IssueRaza
Fatherunknown
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

References

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  1. ^ (Sandamala Linkara Vol. 2 1999: 26): Tabaung 863 ME = 7 February to 8 March 1502
  2. ^ Sandamala Linkara Vol. 2 1999: 26

Bibliography

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  • Sandamala Linkara, Ashin (1931). Rakhine Yazawinthit Kyan (in Burmese). Vol. 1–2 (1997–1999 ed.). Yangon: Tetlan Sarpay.
Salingathu
Born: c. April 1455 Died: February 1502
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Mrauk-U
c. July 1494 – February 1502
Succeeded by