U Ya

U Ya was a court poet known for his Tabaung Lapwe ''e' ching''.

Life

U Ya was born circa 1748. He gained prominence during the reigns of King Singu and Bodawpaya due to his significant contributions to the e' ching genre of poetry.
In 1776, during the reign of King Singu, U Yar was honored with the title of Nemyo Min Hla Kyaw Thu and serving as Akyidaw of second Queen of Northern Palace. From that time, he composed numerous yadu and E' and authored the work Nyidaw Min Nan ''pyot.
After the dethroning of King Singu, Bodawpaya ascended the throne in 1781, U Yar wrote and composed the 12-season '' on the establishment of the royal capital, Amarapura. Impressed by his literary talents, Bodawpaya entrusted him with duties at the office of the Crown Prince. Later, U Yar was appointed to the position of and subsequently became the governor of Martaban.
In 1785, U Yar died.