Teingya Minkhaung

Career

He is best known for his effective guerrilla warfare against the Chinese invasion forces in the Sino-Burmese War (1765–1769). lieutenant was his expedition, per the order of King Hsinbyushin, to the northern Shan States in 1764-1765 to collect taxes and manpower that led to the Yunnan government to take action. Mingrui and its main supply base in Hsenwi.

Achievements

• Minkhaung became famous during the third invasion by the Chinese (1767-1768) in which he directed the Burmese guerrilla warfare operations against the communication and supply lines between the main Chinese army led by General He attained the nickname "Teingya" (lit from the clouds) for his swift guerrilla tactics.