Kingdom of Vientiane

A historical kingdom in Southeast Asia, central to the complex politics of Laos.

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Origins & Early Life

The Kingdom of Vientiane was formed in 1707 as a result of the split of the Kingdom of Lan Xang. The kingdom was a Burmese vassal from 1765 to 1779. It then became a Siamese vassal until 1828 when it was annexed by Siam. In 1779, under the reign of King Setthathirath II of Lan Xang, Kitsarat, an heir of Sourigna Vongsa, declared separation of Luang Prabang. He marched on Vientiane to attack Setthathirath.

Career & Major Achievements

King Setthathirath II turned to Ayutthaya for help. The Siamese army helped defend Vientiane but could not stop Kitsarat to form his own kingdom. Kitsarat was crowned king in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Luang Phrabang, converting Lan Xang into the Kingdom of Vientiane. The kingdoms of Champasak and Muang Phuan also seceded during the following years. In 1773, Vientiane was attacked by Luang Prabang forces.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

King Ong Bun contacted the Konbaung dynasty for help, turning Vientiane into a Burmese vassal. This angered the Thonburi court. After the Burmese-Siamese War of 1775-76, King Taksin sent General Phraya Chakri (the later King Rama I) to attack Vientiane. In 1779, Siamese forces sacked Vientiane, the city was looted with several important Buddha images, including the Emerald Buddha, taken to Thonburi. King Ong Boun decided to submit to the Siamese and Vientiane became a Siamese dependency.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1707: 1707 Milestone — The Kingdom of Vientiane was formed in 1707 as a result of the split of the Kingdom of Lan Xang.
  2. 1765: 1765 Milestone — The kingdom was a Burmese vassal from 1765 to 1779.
  3. 1773: 1773 Milestone — In 1773, Vientiane was attacked by Luang Prabang forces.
  4. 1775: 1775 Milestone — After the Burmese-Siamese War of 1775-76, King Taksin sent General Phraya Chakri (the later King Rama I) to attack Vientiane.
  5. 1779: 1779 Milestone — In 1779, under the reign of King Setthathirath II of Lan Xang, Kitsarat, an heir of Sourigna Vongsa, declared separation of Luang Prabang.
  6. 1828: 1828 Milestone — It then became a Siamese vassal until 1828 when it was annexed by Siam.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kingdom of Vientiane

True or False: “The Kingdom of Vientiane was never subjected to foreign vassalage or annexation by neighboring powers.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The kingdom was repeatedly a vassal state, first under Burmese rule and later annexed by Siam.

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A historical kingdom in Southeast Asia, central to the complex politics of Laos. Origins & Early Life: The Kingdom of Vientiane was formed in 1707 as a result of the split of the Kingdom of Lan Xang. The kingdom was a Burmese vassal from 1765 to 1779. It then became a Siamese vassal until 1828 when it was annexed by Siam. In 1779, under the reign of King Setthathirath II of Lan Xang, Kitsarat, an heir of Sourigna Vongsa, declared separation of Luang Prabang. He marched on Vientiane to attack Setthathirath.

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