The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c23.s3.90
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c23.s3.90
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When the Ming dynasty of China was overthrown, Yung-li, the last Ming emperor, tried to maintain himself in Yünnan. But in 1658 he was defeated and fled to Bhamo with his family and seven hundred followers. He gave the Bhamo *sawbwa* 100 *viss* (1 *viss* = 3.65 lb.) of gold to send the king with a petition asking leave to live in Burma, and the king permitted him to live at Sagaing with his followers.