Faith Community
Theravāda; Mahāyāna
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Rama Khamhaeng
1239-01-01 – 1298-00-00
Life & Legacy
Ramkhamhaeng (Thai: รามคำแหง, pronounced [rāːm kʰām hɛ̌ːŋ] ), commonly known as Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng the Great (Thai: พ่อขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช, pronounced [pʰɔ̂ː kʰǔn raːm kʰam hɛ̌ːŋ má hǎː râːt] ), was the third king of the Phra Ruang dynasty, ruling the Sukhothai Kingdom, a historical polity in what is now Thailand, from 1279 to 1298, during its most prosperous era.
He is credited with the creation of the Thai alphabet and with firmly establishing Theravada Buddhism as the state religion of the kingdom.
Occupation & Career
monarch, politician, military officer, writer, inventor
Faith & Community
Theravāda; Mahāyāna
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Ram Khamhaeng inscription
Legacy Highlights
Church
Mahāyāna · Theravāda
Notable Work
Ram Khamhaeng inscription
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Loe Thai
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Family Child
Sai Songkhram
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Family Child
May Hnin Thwe-Da
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Family Father
Sri Indraditya
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Family Mother
Sueang
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Family Sibling
Ban Mueang
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Notable Work
Ram Khamhaeng inscription
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Sources & Provenance
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