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'''Intharatcha the Great''' (Thai: อินทราชาใหญ่, RTGS: Inotrachayai), was the [[Kingdom of Khaunban|6th monarch of]] [[Khaunban]] and the 1st [[Khaunban Empire|Khaunban Emperor]], from 1647 to 1673. He was a highly intelligent, attentive, and militarily gifted monarch whose 26-year reign saw the rapid creation of one of the largest empires in Coius. At his empire's height, his rule stretched from [[Rongzhuo]] in the west to [[Sungai Baru]] in the east, and he received {{wp|Tributary system of China|tribute}} from both the [[Aguda Empire|Agudan]] and [[Senria|Senrian]] {{wp|Empire|Empires}}.  
'''Intharatcha the Great''' (Thai: อินทราชาใหญ่, RTGS: Inotrachayai), was the [[Kingdom of Khaunban|6th monarch of]] [[Khaunban]] and the 1st [[Khaunban Empire|Khaunban Emperor]], from 1647 to 1673. He was a highly intelligent, ruthless, and militaristic monarch whose 26-year reign saw the rapid creation of one of the largest empires in Coius. At his empire's height, his rule stretched from [[Rongzhuo]] in the west to [[Sungai Baru]] in the east, and he received {{wp|Tributary system of China|tribute}} from both the [[Aguda Empire|Agudan]] and [[Senria|Senrian]] {{wp|Empire|Empires}}.  


Intharatcha spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign throughout [[Southeast Coius]], and by the age of 35 he had subjugated most of it. Until [[Jiao-Toki transition|his foray into]] Xiaodong he remained undefeated in battle, and continued to win the vast majority of his battles. He is regarded as one of the most significant military commanders in history, with campaigns and battles still being regularly studied in [[Coius]]. While known less for it than his military achievements, his political and cultural legacy has made him one of the most celebrated kings of Kuthina, though he remains controversial in [[Xiaodong]] and elsewhere in Southeast Coius.
Intharatcha spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign throughout [[Southeast Coius]], and by the age of 35 he had subjugated most of it. Until [[Jiao-Toki transition|his expedition into]] Xiaodong he remained undefeated in battle, and continued to win the vast majority of his battles. He is regarded as one of the most significant military commanders in history, with campaigns and battles still being regularly studied in [[Coius]]. While known less for it than his military achievements, his political and cultural legacy has made him one of the most celebrated monarchs of Kuthina, though he remains controversial in [[Xiaodong]] and elsewhere in Southeast Coius.


Born '''Supsampantuwongse Chaowas Nai-Thim''', a prince of [[Khaunban]], a modest city-state under the suzerainty of the [[Sippom|Kingdom of Sippom]], he came to the throne in 1647 after his father, [[Mahathammarachathirat]], was murdered by [[Kraisingha]] of Sippom. In response he led a successful revolt against Sippomese rule which placed him in control of the [[Lueng river|Lueng river valley]]. He undertook the creation of his [[Grand Army (Khaunban)|Grand Army]] and used it to great effect over the next 11 years conquering and subjugating much of Southeast Coius, including the Kingdoms of [[Chensae Kingdom|Chensae]], [[Lanhok]], [[Myiang]], and [[Namkwon]]. Their integration into his empire remained loose, and he would spend much of his reign dealing with revolts and internal strife.
Born '''Supsampantuwongse Chaowas Nai-Thim''', a prince of [[Khaunban]], a modest city-state under the suzerainty of the [[Sippom|Kingdom of Sippom]], he came to the throne in 1647 after his father, [[Mahathammarachathirat]], was murdered by [[Kraisingha]] of Sippom. In response he led a successful revolt against Sippomese rule which placed him in control of the [[Lueng river|Lueng river valley]]. He undertook the creation of his [[Grand Army (Khaunban)|Grand Army]] and used it to great effect over the next 11 years conquering and subjugating much of Southeast Coius, including the Kingdoms of [[Chensae Kingdom|Chensae]], [[Lanhok]], [[Myiang]], and [[Namkwon]]. Their integration into his empire remained loose, and he would spend much of his reign dealing with revolts and internal strife.


The collapse of the Jiao dynasty in 1659 presented an opportunity to Intharatcha, and in 1660 he invaded Xiaodong and captured Rongzhuo
The collapse of the Jiao dynasty in 1659 presented an opportunity to Intharatcha, and in 1660 he invaded Xiaodong and captured Rongzhuo. The Jiao princes vacillated between opposing him and requesting his aid, which, along with rebellions back home, greatly hampered his ability to commit to the Xiaodong campaign. In 1667 [[Siege of Rongzhuo|Rongzhuo was taken]] during his absence, and in 1668 his reputation suffered greatly after a devastating loss at the [[Battle of Yuan'an]]. He spent the remainder of his reign dealing with revolts in his unstable empire, which would continue to plague his [[Borommarachathirat|successor]] and help cause the rapid decline of his short-lived empire.


-Xiaodong expedition and death
Intharatcha built an empire on a scale not seen in Southeast Coius before, one which in his mind rivalled and outshone that of the [[Svai Empire]], and the concurrent Xiaodongese and Senrian empires, which he sought to subjugate. Unlike previous, and later, Kasi monarchs, who were largely adherents of the [[Badi]] faith, he was a zealous [[Zohism|Zohist]], and he built, converted, and patronised over a hundred temples. While his empire did not last, his unification of the [[Kasi Kingdoms]] of the [[Sippom|Upper]] and [[Lanhok|Lower Lueng]] endured, as did the Kasi suzerainty of the {{wp|Khmer people|Svai}} and {{wp|Mon people|Niah}} kingdoms. He remodelled the concept of Kasi kingship from that of a paternal father and personal ruler, to that of a divine autocratic monarch, a system which would endure until the [[Khanompang Revolution]] and institution of {{wp|constitutional monarchy}} in 1961.
 
-Cultural and political legacy

Revision as of 00:34, 19 December 2020

Intharatcha the Great
อินทราชาใหญ่
King of Khaunban
Lord of the Ten Directions
Great King of the East
KingNU.jpg
King of Khaunban and dominions
Reign1 April 1647 - 11 July 1673
Coronation11 July 1647 at Khaunban 12 February 1661 at Rongzhuo
PredecessorMahathammarachathirat
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
Suzerain of Lanhok
Reign9 March 1652 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
KingNodthakorn II (1652-1668)
Kirakorn (1652-1681)
Suzerain of Chensae
Reign16 July 1652 - 11 July 1673
Predecessor'Office created
Suzerain of Myiang
Reign19 September 1652 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
Suzerain of Muendap
Reign3 February 1653 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
KingKathawut (1653-1666)
Pralop II (1666-1668)
Nirund (1668-1673)
Suzerain of Vihkenadebau
Reign8 July 1653 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
PrinceSaw E (1653-1671) Khon Law (1671-1673)
Suzerain of Sipmueang
Reign21 May 1655 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
KingPichai (1653-1659)
Thongchai (1659-1673)
Suzerain of Namoset
Reign18 August 1655 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
KingPhrom-Borirak (1655-1673)
Suzerain of Namkwon
Reign28 April 1658 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
KingThảo Thánh Tông (1658-1658)
Thảo Nhân Tông (1658-1663)
Thảo Cao Tông (1663-1667)
Thảo Chiêu Hoàng (1667-1673)
Suzerain of the Great Jiao
Reign17 December 1660 - 11 July 1673
PredecessorOffice created
SuccessorBorommarachathirat
EmperorTaizong Emperor (1660-1667)

Taichu Emperor (1669-1671)

Taian Emperor (1671-1673)
BornSupsampantuwongse Chaowas Nai-Thim
10 March 1624
Khaunban
Died22 November 1673(1673-11-22) (aged 49)
Juancheng
Burial
ConsortNeungluthai
ConsortsThao-Ap
Thảo Liên Hoa
Tanaka Sai
Liu Nüying
(Over 50 more, see Consorts)
Issue
Detail
Norrapan
Borommarachathirat
Chariya
(Over 20 more, see Issue)
Full name
Intharatcha Thirakkhongchakho Hokkhongmueang Chaohaengthongfalaelok Lukchailangkhaen Phrachaokhonglok
Regnal name
Intharatcha
DynastyKhaunban
FatherMahathammarachathirat
MotherManya-Phathon
ReligionZohism

Intharatcha the Great (Thai: อินทราชาใหญ่, RTGS: Inotrachayai), was the 6th monarch of Khaunban and the 1st Khaunban Emperor, from 1647 to 1673. He was a highly intelligent, ruthless, and militaristic monarch whose 26-year reign saw the rapid creation of one of the largest empires in Coius. At his empire's height, his rule stretched from Rongzhuo in the west to Sungai Baru in the east, and he received tribute from both the Agudan and Senrian Empires.

Intharatcha spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign throughout Southeast Coius, and by the age of 35 he had subjugated most of it. Until his expedition into Xiaodong he remained undefeated in battle, and continued to win the vast majority of his battles. He is regarded as one of the most significant military commanders in history, with campaigns and battles still being regularly studied in Coius. While known less for it than his military achievements, his political and cultural legacy has made him one of the most celebrated monarchs of Kuthina, though he remains controversial in Xiaodong and elsewhere in Southeast Coius.

Born Supsampantuwongse Chaowas Nai-Thim, a prince of Khaunban, a modest city-state under the suzerainty of the Kingdom of Sippom, he came to the throne in 1647 after his father, Mahathammarachathirat, was murdered by Kraisingha of Sippom. In response he led a successful revolt against Sippomese rule which placed him in control of the Lueng river valley. He undertook the creation of his Grand Army and used it to great effect over the next 11 years conquering and subjugating much of Southeast Coius, including the Kingdoms of Chensae, Lanhok, Myiang, and Namkwon. Their integration into his empire remained loose, and he would spend much of his reign dealing with revolts and internal strife.

The collapse of the Jiao dynasty in 1659 presented an opportunity to Intharatcha, and in 1660 he invaded Xiaodong and captured Rongzhuo. The Jiao princes vacillated between opposing him and requesting his aid, which, along with rebellions back home, greatly hampered his ability to commit to the Xiaodong campaign. In 1667 Rongzhuo was taken during his absence, and in 1668 his reputation suffered greatly after a devastating loss at the Battle of Yuan'an. He spent the remainder of his reign dealing with revolts in his unstable empire, which would continue to plague his successor and help cause the rapid decline of his short-lived empire.

Intharatcha built an empire on a scale not seen in Southeast Coius before, one which in his mind rivalled and outshone that of the Svai Empire, and the concurrent Xiaodongese and Senrian empires, which he sought to subjugate. Unlike previous, and later, Kasi monarchs, who were largely adherents of the Badi faith, he was a zealous Zohist, and he built, converted, and patronised over a hundred temples. While his empire did not last, his unification of the Kasi Kingdoms of the Upper and Lower Lueng endured, as did the Kasi suzerainty of the Svai and Niah kingdoms. He remodelled the concept of Kasi kingship from that of a paternal father and personal ruler, to that of a divine autocratic monarch, a system which would endure until the Khanompang Revolution and institution of constitutional monarchy in 1961.