Background
However Uzana reportedly cared more about chasing elephants, and drinking liquor than governing during his father"s or his reign.
However Uzana reportedly cared more about chasing elephants, and drinking liquor than governing during his father"s or his reign.
Although his actual reign lasted only five years, Uzana was essentially the power behind the throne during his predecessor Kyaswa"s reign, 1235–1251. As king, he left the task of governing to his chief minister Yazathingyan. The king was accidentally killed at Dala (modern Twante) in May 1256 while hunting elephants.
His death was followed by a brief power struggle for the throne.
The table below lists the dates given by the four main chronicles.