Chiang Hung

Chiang Hung or Keng Hung (Thai: เมืองหอคำเชียงรุ่ง; Mueang Ho Kham Chiang Rung) was one of the states of Shans under the suzerainty of China. Chiang Hung was inhabited mainly by Tai Lü people, a branch of the Shans or Tai. Its capital was the city of Chiang Hung, modern Jinghong. The kingdom, in its most powerful state in the 13th century, covered a large area before being overwhelmed by neighboring powers such as the Yuan dynasty, the Lanna kingdom, and the Burmese Empire. Chinese dynasties recognized the local leaders as tusi of Cheli (Chinese: 車里宣慰使).

Chiang Hung

Chiang Hung or Keng Hung (Thai: เมืองหอคำเชียงรุ่ง; Mueang Ho Kham Chiang Rung) was one of the states of Shans under the suzerainty of China. Chiang Hung was inhabited mainly by Tai Lü people, a branch of the Shans or Tai. Its capital was the city of Chiang Hung, modern Jinghong. The kingdom, in its most powerful state in the 13th century, covered a large area before being overwhelmed by neighboring powers such as the Yuan dynasty, the Lanna kingdom, and the Burmese Empire. Chinese dynasties recognized the local leaders as tusi of Cheli (Chinese: 車里宣慰使).