Saenmueangma

Saenmueangma was a monarch of Lan Na, reigning from 1385 to 1401, for 16 years.

Royal Biography

Saenmueangma was the son of Kue Na and Yasundharadevi. Upon his birth, many vassal states presented tribute to Chiang Mai. In honor of this, his father bestowed upon him the name Thao Saenmueangma Ratchabut.
After the death of his father, his uncle Thao Maha Phrom, ruler of Chiang Rai, raised an army to seize the throne. However, Chao Saenmueangma was able to defend the throne and was crowned Phraya in Chiang Mai at the age of 14.
At the age of 39, he commissioned the construction of Chedi Luang, the great stupa in the heart of Chiang Mai. However, he died before the construction could be completed.