Thray Thinkhaya of Pinle


Thray Thinkhaya was governor of Pinle from 1386 to 1427. He also served as a Royal Burmese [armed forces|Royal Ava Army] commander, and participated in the Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391) and the Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1422–1423). His governorship ended in late 1427 when the army of Prince Minye Kyawhtin captured the fortified town.

Military service

The following is a list of campaigns the governor participated in according to the royal chronicles.
CampaignDurationTroops commandedNotes
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391)1386–13871 regiment Commanded one of the two vanguard regiments that captured Hmawbi before being driven back a few months later
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391)1390–13911 regiment Part of the invasion army led by Crown Prince Tarabya that invaded the Sittaung front
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1422–1423)1422–14231 regiment Part of the invasion army commanded by Gov. Thado of Mohnyin

The chronicles list Pinle as one of the 53 or 54 fortified towns in Ava's defense network during the Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1401–1403). However, the town itself did not see any action during the war.