Historical Events tagged with "phetracha"

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Politics & Government

Phetracha Nominated Regent by King Narai

May 10th, 1688 336 years ago

King Narai of Ayutthaya nominated Phetracha as regent, initiating a chain of events that culminated in the revolution of 1688. This action sparked growing dissent among the nobles and military leaders, who were concerned about the centralization of power and foreign influence in the kingdom. Opposition grew, leading to a significant uprising against King Narai's rule. Ultimately, Phetracha seized control, becoming the king, which marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

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