What is "yazathingyan"

Yazathingyan (, ; 1263 – 1312/13) was a co-founder of Myinsaing Kingdom in present-day Central Burma (Myanmar). As a senior commander in the Royal Army of the Pagan Empire, he, along with his two brothers Athinkhaya and Thihathu, led Pagan's successful defense of central Burma against the Mongol invasions in 1287. Following the collapse of the Pagan Empire, the brothers became rivals of King Kyawswa of Pagan in central Burma, and overthrew him in December 1297, nine months after Kyawswa became a Mongol vassal. They successfully defended the second Mongol invasion (1300–01), and emerged the sole rulers of central Burma.

Yazathingyan or Yaza Thingyan was a Burmese title, bestowed upon senior ministers of the royal court by the Burmese monarchs.

The title may refer to several ministers throughout history.

• Yazathingyan: Minister of Pagan (1280s–93); Cogent of Myinsaing (1297–1310)
• Yazathingyan of Pagan: Chief Minister of Pagan (1240s–60); commander-in-chief of Royal Burmese Army (1258–60)
• Yazathingyan Nga Mauk: Commander of Ava (1360s), last husband of Saw Omma
• Yazathingyan: Minister and general of Ava (1426–39)