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It was built in 1143 by King Padon (1) King Bodaw UÂ Waing of Amarapura. It was first called the yoral residence pagoda to mark the site of the residence when he was a prince. When he became king the pagoda was known as Aungmayay Lawka Pagoda. It was also known as rock brick pagoda.
Now it is called Aungmyay Lawka Rock Pagoda. Older people call it residential site Aungmyay Lawka rock pagoda. Its builder was the one who built Pahtodawgyi, the two Lion figures and Mingun Bonze Bell, that is the second largest in the world. Reference 1. Ancient Pagodas in Myanmar Vol I , Jan 2003, by Myat Min Hlaing |
