Tai kingdom of northern Thailand founded by Mangrai, a major centre of Theravada Buddhism, independent until Burmese conquest and later absorbed by Siam.
Conquered by Toungoo king Bayinnaung on 2 April 1558, becoming a vassal of Burma for approximately 200 years; eventually incorporated into the Kingdom of Siam via the Siamese conquest of 1774–1775, ending its existence as a distinct polity.
The atlas holds 3 border frames for Lan Na — the shape you scrub through changes in 1292 · 1625 · 1675.
Full chronological and social history of Lan Na from founding to modern times; Silkworm Books.
Concise polity-focused history of Lan Na by a specialist in northern Thai inscriptions; Silkworm Books.