Theinni
Theinni or Hsenwi (Shan: သႅၼ်ဝီ; Burmese: သိန္နီ, pronounced [θèiɰ̃nì]; Thai: แสนหวี, RTGS: Saen Wi, pronounced [sɛ̌ːn wǐː]) is a town in northern Shan State of Burma, situated near the north bank of the Nam Tu River and now the centre of Hsenwi Township in Lashio District. It is 28 miles (45 km) north of Lashio and 2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level.
Theinni
သႅၼ်ဝီ Hsenwi | |
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Theinni Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 23°18′N 97°58′E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| State | Shan State |
| District | Lashio District |
| Township | Hsenwi Township |
| Area | |
| • City | 3.92 sq mi (10.15 km2) |
| Population (2019) | 9,392 |
| • Metro | 55,938 |
| • Ethnicities | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
After the disruption of the Dali Kingdom by Kublai Khan, Theinni seems to have been the centre of the independent Shan princely states, with various capitals in the Shweli River and Nam Tu River valleys. This kingdom of Kawsampi was ended by the Burmese in 1738 (or thereabouts), and the country was divided into various states with appointment orders from Ava. Numerous rebellions and civil wars reduced Theinni from its position as arguably the most powerful and populous Shan state to what is perceived as a condition of fearful desolation. It later regained much population since the British occupation in 1888, but is still far from its old prosperity. The ruins of what was the old capital of Hsenwi State lie at a short distance, and show it to have been a large and well-built town.
It is de jure a part of Burma, but is currently controlled by the Brotherhood Alliance as of 30 October 2023 as a result of the 2021–2023 Myanmar civil war.