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Jan 1, 1531
Toungoo dynasty, with Portuguese help, reunites Burma.
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1st Anglo-Burmese War begins
In this war the British fought for control over primarily north-eastern India and gained the Burmese capital Arakan and a few other cities. -
The Treaty of Yandabo
The Treaty of Yandabo officially declared the First Anglo-Burmese war over. -
2nd Anglo-Burmese War
In this war they annexed the lower part of Irrawaddy River Valley. -
End of 2nd Anglo-Burmese War
The 2nd Anglo-Burmese War ends -
3rd Anglo-Burmese War begins
The British wanted to annex upper Burma -
End of 3rd Anglo-Burmese War
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Burma becomes separate from Indian Colony
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War against Japan
In June 1945, British and Burmese soldiers fought side by side against the Japanese military during World War 2. -
Temporary government
At the close of the Japanese war, Aung San was a nationalist leader and discussed with the English and attained a position in temporary government which was formed in 1946. -
Burmese independence
On 24th march 1948, he signed a treaty with the British Prime Minister which gave the Burma it independence in 1948. -
Union of Myanmar
The countries original name was the union of Burma which changed to the union of Myanmar in 1989 -
Britain rules Burma