Mara Zi I
| Mara Zi I မာရေက် | |
|---|---|
| King of Arakan | |
| Reign | 2604–2572 BCE |
| Coronation | 2604 BCE |
| Predecessor | Marayu |
| Successor | Mara Onlin |
| Born | 2640 BCE |
| Died | 2572 BCE (aged 68) |
| Spouse | Unknown |
| Issue | Mara Onlin |
| House | Dhanyawaddy |
| Father | Marayu |
| Mother | Rucitamālā |
Mara Zi I (Rakhine: မာရေက်, also known as Marauk) was the second king of Dhanyawaddy Arakan who reigned from 2604 to 2572 BCE[1] according to the traditional Dhanyawaddy and Rakhine Razawin Chronicle. He was the son of King Marayu and Queen Rucitamala, and succeeded his father as the ruler of Dhanyawaddy.[2]
Early life
Mara Zi I ascended the throne at the age of 36 following the death of his father, King Marayu. By contrast, Mara Zi I inherited a more stable realm. The chronicles describe him simply as "royal son" (သားတော်) which emphasizes his legitimate lineage but omitting any divine or heroic embellishments.[3]
He became king in 2604 BCE (Sakkaraj 6057) assuming the throne at the Dhanyawaddy Palace.[3]
Mara Zi I was born to Queen Rucitamālā, the principal consort of King Marayu. He had half-siblings.[3]
Reign
The king ruled for 32 years. His reign is described in the chronicles as stable and uneventful, with no major wars, rebellions or territorial expansions.[1][2] However, an 18th-century chronicle by Saya Nga introduces a war with the Mon which is absent from earlier historical sources.
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References
Bibliography
- Sandamala Linkara, Ashin (1931). Rakhine Razawin Thit (in Arakanese). Vol. 1–2 (1997-1999 ed.). Rangoon: Tetlan Sarpay.
- U Uar Nha, Ashin (1930). Dhanyawaddy Razawin Thit (in Arakanese). Vol. 1–2 (2010 ed.). Yangon: Rakhine Thargyi Sarpay.