Samsenethai
Samsenethai (Lao: ສາມແສນໄທ) also called Oun Huan (Lao: ອຸ່ນເຮືອນ) was the second king of Lan Xang in Laos. He succeeded his father, Fa Ngum.
| Samsenthai | |||||
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| King of Lan Xang | |||||
| Reign | 1374–1416 | ||||
| Coronation | 1374 | ||||
| Predecessor | Fa Ngum | ||||
| Successor | Lan Kham Deng | ||||
| Born | Oun Heuan 1357 Muang Sua, Lan Xang | ||||
| Died | 1416 Muang Sua, Lan Xang | ||||
| Spouse | Queen Keo Lot Fa (Ayutthaya) Queen Bua Then Fa (Muang Sua) Queen Noi On Sor (Lan Na) Queen Keo Yot Fa (Ayutthaya) Queen Keo Sida (Sip Song Panna) | ||||
| Issue | Prince Lusai Prince Lan Kham Deng Prince Kham Tam Sa Prince Khon Kham Prince Vang Buri Princess Keo Kumari Princess Anocha Princess Manora Princess Suphatthat Princess Mahakai | ||||
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| Dynasty | Khun Lo | ||||
| Father | Fa Ngum | ||||
| Mother | Keo Kang Ya | ||||
| Religion | Therevada Buddhism | ||||
He ruled from 1372 until 1417. The origin of the name Samsenethai is thought to be a reflection of the political and social upheaval occurring within the area at the time of his rule. Samsenethai literally means "300,000 Tai," thus reflected the result of a census conducted in his reign. It is unclear whether the census included the entire population or just men capable of bearing arms.
There is also discussion as to whether during this period, the terms "Thai" and "Lao" were interchangeable, whether the term "Lao" yet existed, or whether "Thai" was used in his name to refer to the fact that the census included all Tai groups. For the duration of his 43-year reign, Lan Xang did not fight in any wars.
Wat Manorom, Wat Oubôsôt, and Wat Xiang Kham were built in Samsenethai's reign. He was succeeded by his son Lan Kham Deng.