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The Ayutthaya Kingdom was a Siamese kingdom whose capital, Ayutthaya, was founded in 1351 and remained a major political center until its destruction in 1767. The kingdom grew through agriculture, regional power, diplomacy, and maritime trade with China, Japan, South Asia, Persia, and European states. Its capital contained temples, palaces, and commercial districts shaped by this international contact, and the surviving ruins are preserved in the Ayutthaya Historical Park in Thailand.
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When was the Ayutthaya Kingdom founded?
The kingdom was founded in 1351 when Ayutthaya became the capital of a Siamese state. The city remained a major political and commercial center until its destruction in 1767.
Why was Ayutthaya an important trading kingdom?
Its location supported river transport and maritime trade with China, Japan, South Asia, and Persia. Agriculture around the Chao Phraya basin also supplied food and tax revenue.
What happened to Ayutthaya in 1767?
The Burmese army captured and destroyed Ayutthaya in 1767. The fall ended the kingdom's capital-centered political order, although Siam was later reunified under a new capital.
What remains of the Ayutthaya Kingdom today?
The ruins of temples, monasteries, palaces, and Buddha images remain in the historic city. The Historic City of Ayutthaya is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
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