Conquest

       There was foreign arrival even before 1752, for example the Arabs, or the Portuguese who were active in the trade from Burma to other countries. Through their visits, the British, French, and the Dutch, formed trading companies in Burma. The last Burmese King was Alaungpaya he ruled the Konbaung dynasty. (1) He ruled from 1752 to 1760, and he was known as a powerful ruler because he had defeated the Mons, the Arakanese, the Assam, Manipur and Siam. (2) 


        In 1824, the British first arrived in Burma. The Burmese people resisted British rule, and didn’t allow them to take the raw materials.Thus, leading to three wars against Burma and the British. The First War was during 1824 to 1826. This war did not end well for the Burmese. Therefore, Burma signed a treaty with the British. The second war was in 1852. When the Burmese lost again, the Burmese had to give over lower Burma to the British. (2) Along with lower Burma, the British took Mandalay the capital. The British also decided that Burma should be a part of the Indian Colony. Then there was the third war during 1885. When Burma lost again, Burma became a separate province from India. But Burma was respected and was known as the crown colony. (7) When the British conquered all of Burma, the royal family was exiled to India.