Kenghkam


Kenghkam or Keng Hkam was a Shan state in what is today Burma. The capital was the town of Keng Hkam, located by the Nam Pang River.

History

Kenghkam was initially a tributary of the Konbaung dynasty. It was founded in 1811 and was located north of the sub-state of Kengtawng. The state was occupied by Möng Nai from 1870 to 1874 and again from 1878 to 1882, when it was annexed directly.

Rulers

The rulers of the state bore the title Myoza.
  • 1811 – 1854 Bodaw Sao Hkam Yi
  • 1855 – 1864 Sao Hkun Mwe
  • 1864 – 1870 Naw Hkam Leng
  • 1870 – 1870 incorporated into Möngnai
  • 1874 – 1878 Sao Hkun Long
  • 1878 – 1882 incorporated into Möngnai
  • 1882 – c.1889 Sao Naw Süng
  • c.1889 – 1905 Hkun Un
  • 1905 – 19.. Hkun Nawng Hkam
  • 1905 – 1914? Sao Nang Tip Htila -Regent