Background
Sanay ascended to throne after his father Minye Kyawhtin died in 1698. Sanay like his father was ineffectual and the power of Toungoo dynasty continued to decline.
Sanay ascended to throne after his father Minye Kyawhtin died in 1698. Sanay like his father was ineffectual and the power of Toungoo dynasty continued to decline.
Sanay Minister was born to King Minye Kyawhtin and his queen Sanda Dewi (née Khin Ma Shwe San Oo) c. April 1673. He was given Dabayin in fief, and was known as Debayin Mintha in his youth. He was made heir apparent on 8 September 1688 (Wednesday, 14th waxing of Tawthalin 1050 Master of Engineering).