[5] Maung Pe Khin (မောင်ဖေခင်) was born on 27 October 1812 in Mingun, near Ava, to the Crown Prince of Sagaing (who later became King Bagyidaw) and Hsinbyume.

Miraculous events were reported at his birth and his body was said to bear the signs of a future world emperor.

King Bodawpaya, his great-grandfather, conferred the title of Thatoe Minhla Shwetaung on him, and gave him the status of Prince of Nyaungyan.

Setkya Min married Shwetantin Princess, who gave birth to a daughter named Me Tin Gyi.

Throughout most of the colonial era, the figure of Setkya Min represented anti-colonial resistance, and a series of rebellions were led by people claiming to be this mysterious personage.