Shwe Daung Pagoda

Shwe Daung Pagoda

The Shwe Daung Pagoda or the "Golden Hill Pagoda" is also believed to have been built by King Minbin between the years 1531-1553. It is a landmark pagoda as it is the tallest in this area and can be seen as far away as 20 miles from the main Kaladan River. The hill itself is 250 feet high and is about half a mile to the south-east of the Palace Site.

The pagoda is a circular form base to the top and has a common design. It is a solid stupa with a circular base. During the First Anglo-Burmese War. 1824-26. the Myanmar forces built earthen fortifications on this hill and mounted guns which inflicted heavy losses on the British forces. Some of these fortifications can still be seen today.

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