SKETCH OF ARACAN. Q^<y 



in the district of Sandowai/, by a large party of Mugs under three Surdars, 

 Palong, Khwoppek, and Kheoway Jagongnyng, who defeated Moongri, 

 and got possession of all the boats : shortly after this they prepared to 

 attack Araca7i. On their ariival at Mahattf Jyngdawon advanced to meet 

 them, but they had dispersed before his arrival, in consequence of being 

 hard pressed by a fleet of war boats from Ramree. The Mug Surdars 

 fled into the Chittagong district, and 4heir followers returned quietly to their 

 villages. 



In 1155, Jyngdawon was recalled, and Myngla Ilaja, a relation of the 

 King, appointed his successor. During this chief's rule, the King of Ava sent 

 a large army, under Myngi Kheodong, to demand the three Mug Surdars, 

 Palong, Khwoppek, and Kheoway Jagongnyng, who had taken refuge 

 in the Company's territories, who were delivered up. Palong and Khwoppek 

 were shut up in a dark cell, and starved to death. Kheoway Jagongnyng 

 managed to make his escape, and again returned to Chittagong, where he 

 still resides. 



In 1157, Myngla Rajah was recalled, and Myngt Kheodong appointed 

 his successor. In II60, Khyngberring and his father, the Meosugriy with 

 several other Surdars, stirred up a rebellion, taking advantage of the 

 absence of Myngi Kheodong, who had been called upon by the King to 

 take command of the army employed in the conquest of the Yudra country. 

 The King, on hearing of the insurrection, sent for Khyngberring's brother 

 Sanguaway, who was then at Ava^ and after acquainting him with the trea- 

 chery of his father and brother, put him to death, and ordered Myngi Kheo- 

 dong immediately back to Aracan, placing under his command three thou- 

 sand chosen troops. The Mugs, on hearing of his approach, became alarmed, 

 deserted their leaders, and dispersed. The Meosugri and Khyngberring 

 with other Surdars, fled towards Chittagong. The Meosugri falling sick 



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