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In 1548 the year of the Monkey.
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King Maha Chakkraphat became
ruler of the city of Ayothaya.
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Only seven months later
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Ta-beng Schweti King of Hongsawadi
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led an invading army out against
Ayothaya.
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King Maha Chakkraphat
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led his army into battle against
Hongsawadi.
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His queen and daughter
rode beside him.
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When battle was joined the vanguard
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was routed -confusion reigned
everywhere.
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The queen and the King's daughter
fought bravely from behind
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on their elephant until both of
them perished.
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The name of the queen who sacrifice
her life so gallantly has passed
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into legend as Queen Suriyothai.
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This is her story.
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In 1528 the year of the Rat,