In the late 13th century, politics of kingdoms along this body of water were dominated by a former concubine of King Uzana, a woman usually known as "Queen Grandmother" in the local language.
In the late 13th century, politics of kingdoms along this body of water were dominated by a former concubine of King Uzana, a woman usually known as "Queen Grandmother" in the local language. A reforming king who promoted a massive irrigation scheme along this body of water managed to unite all the kingdoms in its valley, including the Shan states. A sandstorm legendarily destroyed the city of Hanlin, one of the Pyu city states along this body of water that began to decline due to incursions by the (*) Nanzhao kingdom. The Bamar people came to dominate this river's valley after invading from Tibet. Irrigation projects promoted by king Anawrahta helped this river water the fields of the Pagan kingdom. The Konbaung dynasty ruled the country from a city along this river, Mandalay. For 10 points, name this primary river of Burma.
In the late 13th century, politics of kingdoms along this body of water were dominated by a former concubine of King Uzana, a woman usually known as "Queen Grandmother" in the local language.
Irrawaddy River 