Ekkathat

ModernEmperorThailand1718 — 1767

Last king of Ayutthaya, killed when city fell to Burma.

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Quick Facts

Born

1718

Died

1767

Country

Thailand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score35.3

Ekkathat — Complete Timeline

1758 AD

Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Ekkathat became king of Ayutthaya after his brother Uthumphon abdicated. His reign was marked by internal strife and the growing threat of Burmese invasion.

Succession

Impact: national

1765 AD

Burmese invasion of AyutthayaWar◆ Major

Burmese forces under King Hsinbyushin launched a massive invasion of Siam. Ekkathat's forces were unable to stop the Burmese advance, leading to a two-year siege of Ayutthaya.

InvasionBurmaSiege

Impact: regionaldestructive

1767 AD

Fall of AyutthayaWar

Burmese forces breached the walls of Ayutthaya and sacked the city. The kingdom of Ayutthaya was destroyed, and Ekkathat was killed during the chaos, ending 417 years of Ayutthayan rule.

Sack of CityEnd of DynastyBurma

Impact: regionaltragic