The long and slow descent of the dynasty finally came to the forefront during his reign in the form of internal and external instabilities.
[2] In the northwest, the Manipuri horsemen raided Burmese territory in early 1724.
In the east, southern Lan Na (Chiang Mai), under Burmese rule since 1558, successfully revolted in 1727.
[5] By 1732, southern Lan Na was independent although a strong Burmese garrison in Chiang Saen in northern Lan Na confined the rebellion to the Ping valley around Chiang Mai.
[4] He was born to the heir apparent Prince Sanay and his chief queen Maha Dewi in 1689.