Myadaung Monastery
| Myadaung Monastery | |
|---|---|
မြတောင်ကျောင်း | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Country | Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Burma |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Queen Supayalat |
| Completed | 1885 |
Myadaung Monastery (Burmese: မြတောင်ကျောင်း; also known as the Queen's Monastery) was a Buddhist monastery built in 1885 under the patronage of Queen Supayalat.[1] Myadaung Monastery was located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Mandalay Palace, and was profusely carved and gilded in gold.[2] As a fine specimen of Burmese architecture, its conservation was ordered by Lord Curzon in December 1901.[1] The Monastery was destroyed during the second World War.[3]
See also
Notes
- ^ a b Mandalay 1910, p. 8.
- ^ Mahbubad 1908, p. 143.
- ^ "Queen's Golden Monastery: Overall view of the complex and spire of the pyatthat". Marble: Museums, Archives, Rare Books & Libraries Exploration. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
References
- List of Ancient Monuments in Burma (I. Mandalay Division). Vol. 1. Rangoon: Office of the Superintendent, Government Printing, Burma. 1910.
- Mahbubad to Moradabad. Imperial Gazetteer of India. Vol. XVII. London: Clarendon Press. 1908.