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Konbaung Dynasty Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Konbaung Dynasty

The peacock is the totem animal of the Konbaung dynasty. It embodies royal authority, prosperity, rebirth, and the spiritual connection to Buddhism.

History of the flag

Konbaung Dynasty’s flag was used between the 18th and 19th centuries.

It officially represented the third Konbaung dynasty, Burma's last royal dynasty, before annexation by the British Empire in 1885.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The white background evokes the purity and sacred legitimacy of royal power.

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