Uthong

U-thong^[1] (Thai: อู่ทอง) or Ramathibodi I (Thai: รามาธิบดีที่ 1) (1314–1369) was the first king of the kingdom Ayutthaya (now part of Thailand),^[2]^:222 reigning from 1350 to 1369. He was known as Prince U Thong (meaning "Golden Cradle") before he ascended to the throne in 1350. He was thought to have been a descendant of Mangrai.^[3]^:27

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.^[3]^:28

He established his own capital in the new city of Ayutthaya. King Ramathabodi's reign included Korat, Chantaburi, Tavoy, Tenasserim, and large parts of Malaya.^[3]^:28

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.

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.^[4]^:236

King Ramathibodi's death sparked a conflict over succession. Initially, his son King Ramesuan became ruler of Ayutthaya, but King Ramesuan later abdicated in favor of King Ramathibodi's brother-in-law, King Borommaracha I. This rivalry for the throne may have been peaceful or it may have been bloody.^[3]^:29

References

↑ The Royal Institute. List of monarchs Ayutthaya. (Thai)
↑ Coedès, 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.
1 2 3 4 Chakrabongse, C., 1960, Lords of Life, London: Alvin Redman Limited
↑ Cœdès, George (1968). The Indianized states of Southeast Asia. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 9780824803681.

Wyatt, 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, page 209
Plubplung Kongchana, The Persians in Ayutthaya, Institute of Asia Pacific Studies, Srinakharinwirot University.

Uthong Uthong Dynasty Born: 1314 Died: 1369
Regnal titles
Preceded by –	King of Ayutthaya 1351–1369	Succeeded by Ramesuan

Uthong Dynasty	Uthong Ramesuan Rama Ratchathirat

Suphannaphum Dynasty	Borommarachathirat I Thonglan Intha Racha Borommarachathirat II Borommatrailokkanat Borommarachathirat III Ramathibodi II Borommarachathirat IV Ratsadathirat Chairachathirat Yotfa Worawongsathirat (disputed) Maha Chakkraphat Mahinthrathirat

Sukhothai Dynasty	Mahathammarachathirat Naresuan Ekathotsarot Si Saowaphak Songtham Chetthathirat Athittayawong

Prasat Thong Dynasty	Prasat Thong Chai Si Suthammaracha Narai

Ban Phlu Luang Dynasty	Phetracha Suriyenthrathibodi Thai Sa Borommakot Uthumphon Ekkathat

Thonburi Kingdom
(1767–1782)

Thonburi Dynasty	Taksin

Rattanakosin / Thailand
(1782– )

Chakri Dynasty	Rama I Rama II Rama III Mongkut Chulalongkorn Vajiravudh Prajadhipok Ananda Mahidol Bhumibol Adulyadej

List of monarchs of Thailand

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 75341608 LCCN: n86133158 SUDOC: 074730088

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Sunday, January 10, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.

Uthong

References

See also