Mrauk U

Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District. Mrauk U is c…
Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District. Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine people and is the location of many important archeological sites. From 1430 until 1785, it was the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom, the largest and most powerful Rakhine kingdom in history.
  • Country: Myanmar
  • Settled: 16 November 1430
  • Division: Rakhine State
  • District: Mrauk-U District
  • Township: Mrauk-U Township
  • Population (2014 census): 36,139
  • Time zone: UTC+6.30 (MMT)

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