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Myanmar Timeline Game

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The timeline game is a fun and educational way to learn about the history of Myanmar. By placing events in their correct chronological order, players can gain a deeper understanding of the country’s rich cultural heritage.

  • Players will learn about key events in Myanmar’s history, such as the founding of the Pagan Empire in the 9th century.
  • They will also discover important moments in modern Myanmar history, such as the country’s independence from British colonial rule in 1948.
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  • 1044: 1044 - Founding of the city of Bagan
  • 1287: 1287 - Mongol invasion leads to fall of Bagan
  • 1364: 1364 - Founding of the Ava Kingdom
  • 1531: 1531 - Portuguese establish first trading post in Myanmar
  • 1752: 1752 - Konbaung Dynasty comes to power
  • 1824-1826: 1824-1826 - First Anglo-Burmese War
  • 1852: 1852 - Second Anglo-Burmese War; British annex Lower Burma
  • 1885: 1885 - Third Anglo-Burmese War; British annex Upper Burma
  • 1937: 1937 - Burma separated from India and made a separate colony
  • 1942-1945: 1942-1945 - Japanese occupation during World War II
  • 1947: 1947 - Burma gains independence from British rule
  • 1962: 1962 - Military coup led by General Ne Win
  • 1974: 1974 - Socialist government under Ne Win nationalizes economy
  • 1988: 1988 - Mass pro-democracy protests; military cracks down
  • 1990: 1990 - General elections won by opposition party, but military refuses to hand over power
  • 1991: 1991 - Aung San Suu Kyi awarded Nobel Peace Prize
  • 2008: 2008 - Cyclone Nargis devastates Myanmar
  • 2011: 2011 - Thein Sein becomes president, beginning political reforms
  • 2015: 2015 - Historic general elections won by Aung San Suu Kyi's party
  • 2021: 2021 - Military coup, overthrowing civilian government

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