Most of the monarchs of the Wareru dynasty that ruled the Mon-speaking Lower Burma until the mid-16th century were descended from Law.
[note 1] Gada had two siblings, an elder brother Ma Gadu and a younger sister Hnin U Yaing.
Within the first year of his reign, Lan Na raided deep into Martaban territory, reaching as far south as Donwun.
[3] The new king's inability to organize an effective defense against the raid further weakened support among his restive nominal vassals.
[6] In March 1311,[note 3] Bala and Hnin U Yaing seized the Martaban throne while Law was on an elephant hunting trip near Moulmein (Mawlamyaing).
[note 4] Bala initially thought about taking over the throne himself but yielded to his wife's demand that their eldest son Saw O succeed instead.
Although Hkun Law was not an effective ruler, all of the monarchs of the Wareru dynasty that ruled Lower Burma from 1330 until the mid-16th century—i.e.