The first Sawbwa of Manglon was Ta Ang, a Wa leader who became tributary to Hsenwi State in 1814, retaining his hold over the territory.

[3] The capital, Takut, was located NE of Pangyang and was perched on a hilltop 6000 feet above sea level.

Traditionally the adjacent Wa States had been administered by a Sawbwa, a Shan hereditary chief who resided in Mang Lon.

[4] There were few Wa in West Mang Lon, where Shans formed the chief population, but there were Palaungs, Chinese and Yanglam, besides Lahu.

There were prosperous settlements and bazaars at Nawng Hkam and Mong Kao in West Mang Lon.