Yazathu of Talok


Yazathura of Talok was governor Talok during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. A son-in-law of King Swa Saw Ke of Ava, Yazathu also served as a regimental commander in the [Royal Burmese armed forces|Royal Ava Kingdom|Ava Army]. He participated in the first three wars against the southern Hanthawaddy kingdom.

Brief

According to the royal chronicles, Yazathura was born to Princess Saw Min Hla of Pinya and Min Maha of Nyaungyan during the Pinya period. He was descended from the Pagan royal line through his father, and from both Pinya and Pagan royal lines through his mother. His paternal grandfather Min Letya was governor of Nyaungyan and ten towns, and his maternal grandfather was King Kyawswa I of Pinya.
Yazathu was married to Princess Min Padamya, the eldest daughter of King Swa Saw Ke of Ava. He was appointed governor of Talok, about 80 km southwest of Ava,.
As a loyal vassal, Yazathu served as a regimental commander in the Royal Ava Army, and participated in the first three wars against the southern Hanthawaddy kingdom between 1385 and 1413, and the 1406 conquest of Arakan.

Military service

The following is a list of campaigns in which the governor of Talok or Yazathu is reported to have participated between 1385 and 1412/13 in the chronicles.
CampaignDurationStrengthNotes
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391)1385–13861 regimentCommanded a regiment in the 2nd Army
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391)1386–13871 regimentCommanded one marine regiment in the invasion navy
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1385–1391)1390–13911 regimentCommanded one marine regiment in the invasion navy
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1401–1403)November 1401–April 14021 regimentDefended his fortified town of Talok, one the 12 Ava forts along the Irrawaddy
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1401–1403)
Battle of Thaymathauk		December 14021 regiment Commanded a regiment in the Vanguard Army led by Thado of Myohla; Driven back at Thaymathauk by the Hanthawaddy Army
Ava–Launggyet War (1406)November 14061 regiment Commanded a regiment
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1408–1418)
First Ava invasion of Hanthawaddy		April–August 14081 regiment Commanded a regiment in the Vanguard Army
Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1408–1418)
Battles of Prome and Talezi		December 1412–March 14131 regiment Commanded a regiment in the Royal Main Army

Family

Ancestry

Yazathu was descended from the Pagan royal line on his father's side, and from Pinya and Pagan royal lines on his mother's side.

Descendants

Yazathu had at least three daughters.