Category
page 1Nationalist movements of Myanmar
Thakins
Dobama Asiayone ( , ; ), better known as Thakins ( , ; ), was a Burmese nationalist group formed around the 1930s and composed of young, disgruntled intellectuals. Drawing their name from the way in which the British were addressed during colonial times, the party was established by Ba Thaung in May 1930, bringing together traditionalist Buddhist nationalist elements and fresh leftist political ideals. It was significant in stirring up political consciousness in Burma, and drew most of its support base from students.
Thirty Comrades
Saya San
Burmese Buddhist monk executed for leading a revolt (1876-1931)
Dhammaloka
Irish-born Buddhist monk in Burma