Muang Then

Muang Then

Muang Then is a legendary Tai locality believed to be associated[1][2] with modern day Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam. In legend, it is significant as the initial settlement of Tai people migrating southward from Yunnan around the time of the Kingdom of Nanzhao under their leader Khun Borom, who is associated[1] with Piluoge (ruler of Nanzhao from 728-748).

References

  1. ^ a b Jumsai, M.L. Manich (1967-08-05). History of Laos. ISBN 9789747390216. 
  2. ^ Ratanavongsa, Prince Phetsarath (1978). The Iron Man of Laos. Dalley Book Service, Inc.. 

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