Photisarath

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Photisarath is considered to be the most devout of the Lao kings, he banned spirit worship and built temples upon the sites of spirit shrines. His elephant fell and crushed him while he sought to display his prowess to the diplomatic corps. His son Setthathirath returned from Chiang Mai to succeed him to the throne of Lan Xang.

See also: History of Laos

Preceded by
Visunarat		 King of Lan Xang
1520–1548		 Succeeded by
Setthathirath
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