Kingdom of Lān Xāng Hôm Khāo
Lao Kingdom (1353-1707)
Location: Southeast Asia
Capital City: Luang Phrabang (1353-1560), Vientiane (1560-1707)
Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Main languages: Lao
Main religions: Theravada Buddhism
Chronology
1353: Lan Xang independent from the Khmer Empire
1478-1479: Occupied by Vietnam
1574-1603: Burmese vassal
1707: Lan Xang collapses into four separate kingdoms of Luang Phrabang, Vientiane, Champasak, and Phuan (Xiang Khuang)
Currency
Lat (1353-1707)
Coins from Lan Xang in the collection
•1 Lat, 1400-1700 (bronze, Mitch NI# 3024)