Borommakot

ModernEmperorThailand1680 — 1758

Last great Ayutthaya king, golden age of temple building.

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Quick Facts

Born

1680

Died

1758

Country

Thailand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)59

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score57.2

Borommakot — Complete Timeline

1733 AD

Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Borommakot became king of Ayutthaya after a civil war with his brother, Prince Aphai. His reign is considered the last golden age of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

SuccessionCivil War

Impact: national

1740 AD

Construction of Wat PhutthaisawanCultural

Borommakot built Wat Phutthaisawan, a large Buddhist temple complex in Ayutthaya. The temple housed a famous Buddha image and became a major pilgrimage site.

Temple BuildingBuddhism

Impact: nationalconstructive

1745 AD

Restoration of Wat MahathatCultural

Borommakot ordered the restoration of Wat Mahathat, one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples. The restoration included rebuilding the main prang and adding new monastic quarters.

Temple RestorationBuddhism

Impact: nationalconstructive

1750 AD

Sending of Buddhist mission to Sri LankaCultural◆ Major

Borommakot dispatched a Siamese Buddhist mission to Sri Lanka to re-establish the higher ordination lineage. The mission successfully revived the Siam Nikaya order in Sri Lanka, which continues to this day.

BuddhismDiplomacySri Lanka

Impact: globalconstructive

1755 AD

Construction of Wat Na Phra MenCultural

Borommakot built Wat Na Phra Men, a temple located opposite the royal palace. The temple was used for royal ceremonies and housed a large bronze Buddha image.

Temple BuildingBuddhism

constructive