Samsenethai

MedievalEmperorLaos1356 — 1417

Son of Fa Ngum, census-taker king of Lan Xang.

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Quick Facts

Born

1356

Died

1417

Country

Laos

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score55.3

Samsenethai — Complete Timeline

1373 AD

Consolidated Lan Xang after Fa Ngum's exilePolitical Action◆ Major

Samsenethai succeeded his father Fa Ngum after the latter's exile. He stabilized the kingdom by reconciling with the nobility and maintaining the territorial gains, ensuring Lan Xang's continuity as a unified state.

SuccessionStabilizationConsolidation

Impact: nationalconstructive

1376 AD

Conducted first census of Lan XangReform◆ Major

Samsenethai ordered the first comprehensive census of Lan Xang, counting the population and resources of the kingdom. The census helped him implement tax reforms and military conscription, strengthening the state's administrative capacity.

CensusAdministrationReform

Impact: nationalconstructive

1380 AD

Established diplomatic relations with Ming ChinaPolitical Action

Samsenethai sent tributary missions to the Ming Dynasty in China, establishing formal diplomatic relations. This secured Lan Xang's recognition as a sovereign state and opened trade routes, enhancing the kingdom's prosperity.

DiplomacyMing ChinaTrade

Impact: regionalconstructive