The bedclothes that smothered a king crowned an infant

A king who ruled for over 50 years is found smothered in his bed. His son, whom he trusted with the crown, walks out and becomes the next Pagan king. The bedclothes that smothered a king crowned an infant This episode explores the reign of Alaungsithu, a king of Pagan who ruled for over five decades and built the dynasty's tallest monument. It delves into the circumstances of his death and the unusual path to his coronation as an infant. Person: Alaungsithu Date: 1167 Location: Pagan Empire Event: Royal succession Period: Medieval - Alaungsithu, born Zeyathura Sithu around January 17, 1090, was the convergence point of two royal bloodlines. - King Kyansittha, believing he had no male heir, crowned the infant Alaungsithu, making him king before he could walk. - Kyansittha's son, Yazakumar, never challenged the infant's claim to the throne. - Alaungsithu's formal coronation in 1112 was presided over by Primate Shin Arahan, the institutional memory of the dynasty. - As a young king, Alaungsithu left Pagan to prove his worth, suppressing revolts in Tenasserim and northern Arakan. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].