Lan Xang

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)