Tharrawaddy Min

Tharrawaddy Min seized the throne from his brother Bagyidaw, who had become incapacitated by depression. He immediately reversed many of the policies of the previous reign, including rejecting the Treaty of Yandabo and expelling the British resident from Ava.

Tharrawaddy Min expelled the British resident from the Burmese court, effectively abrogating the Treaty of Yandabo. This act heightened tensions with the British East India Company and set the stage for future conflict.

Tharrawaddy Min ordered the execution of several high-ranking ministers and officials whom he suspected of disloyalty. These purges created an atmosphere of fear at court and weakened the administrative apparatus of the kingdom.

Tharrawaddy Min began exhibiting signs of severe mental instability, including paranoia and erratic behavior. He became increasingly reclusive and unpredictable, leading to a breakdown in governance and the rise of factional struggles at court.