Abstract

• In the 17th century, King Tha Lun formed ten divisions including Rāmaññadesa: three maṇḍala(subdivisions), i.e. Kusimā, Hanthawaddy and Mottama. Some of sub divisions were founded by Mon kings. Some subdivisions were built by ministers of the kingdom. Each has 32 satellites. The three maṇḍala exist the important seaports and frontiers. Each had demarcations by showing with location of pagodas in Mon. Strategically and economically, the three maṇḍala are vital. Nevertheless, it was peculiarly that Than Lyin and Dagon (Yangon) were not enlisted in the satellites of Hanthawaddy. Among the three maṇḍala, Hanthawaddy was a center of Mon kingdom. These satellites are located on the bank of three rivers: the Hlaing, the Sittaung and the Bago. Some were on the Hlaing River, some were on the Bago River, and on the Sittaung River. It is rich in forestry and agricultural resources. Hence, the most important one is Hanthawaddy.