Kue Na
Dhammikaraj
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Kue Na (Northern Thai: ᨻᩕ᩠ᨿᩣᨠᩨᨶᩣ; Thai: พญากือนา), Dhammikaraja (Thai: พญาธรรมิกราช), or Song Saen Na Dhammikaraja[1] (Thai: เจ้าท้าวสองแสนนา อันธรรมิกราช) was the 6th monarch of the Mangrai Dynasty. He reigned from 1355[2]/1367[3] to 1385[2]/1388.[3] He was the son of Phayu and Chitradevi.[4]
Kue Na
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| Dhammikaraj | |
Mural of Kue Na | |
| King of Lan Na | |
| Reign | 1355/1367–1385/1388 |
| Predecessor | Phayu |
| Successor | Saenmueangma |
| Issue | Saenmueangma |
| House | Mangrai dynasty |
| Father | Phayu |
| Mother | Chitradevi |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
Kuena was deeply devoted to Buddhism. He invited Phra Sumanathera from Sukhothai to establish the Lankan Theravāda Buddhist tradition in Lan Na.[5] He also enshrined the Buddha’s relics on Doi Suthep, laying the foundation for the sacred site that remains revered to this day.[5]
Character
The Yonok Chronicle, National Library Edition states:
As for King Kue Na, who ascended the throne of Chiang Mai (Nakhon Phing), he governed in accordance with the Ten Royal Precepts, was pure in his devotion to Buddhism, and delighted in the study of various arts and sciences. He was highly skilled in astrology, linguistics, didactic tales, veterinary science, and elephant lore, among others. His Majesty was exceedingly capable in all matters of state, great and small. Rulers and nobles from many lands held him in awe and continuously offered tribute without fail. At that time, the city of Chiang Mai abounded in grain, warriors, brave soldiers, and loyal subjects. It was complete in its palaces and royal treasures, and the people rejoiced in comfort and happiness, living in universal peace and prosperity.[6]
— Phraya Prachakitkorchak (Chaem Bunnag) (compiled in 1906 CE), Yonok Chronicle, National Library Edition, Section 16: Concerning the founding of Chiang Saen.