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1. Ayutthaya Kingdom

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   The Ayutthaya Kingdom, known historically as Ayudhya, was a major Southeast Asian kingdom based in the historical region of Siam. Established around 1351 CE by King Uthong (Ramathibodi I), the kingdom grew from a small trading port on the Chao Phraya River delta into a formidable geopolitical power, controlling large swathes of modern-day Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Its capital, Ayutthaya, became one of the largest and most cosmopolitan urban centers in the world during its apex, famed for its impressive temple architecture an…

2. Ayutthaya Kingdom

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   Establishment and Early Consolidation
   The founding of Ayutthaya followed the decline of the preceding Sukhothai Kingdom and was precipitated by the threat of Mongol incursions and localized power struggles. King Uthong, originally ruling from Uthong (modern Suphanburi), strategically relocated his seat of power to an island location at the confluence of the Lopburi, Pasak, and Chao Phraya rivers. This geography provided natural defenses, which was crucial for an early state constantly maneuvering against neighboring powers, particularl…