Everything about The Chakri Dynasty totally explained
The
Chakri dynasty has ruled
Thailand since the founding of the Ratthanakosin era in 1782 following the end of king
Taksin of
Thonburi's reign, when the capital of
Siam shifted to
Bangkok. The Chakri which provides both name and emblem to the house of Chakri, is composed of the discus (
Chakra) and the trident (
Trisula), the celestial weapon of the God
Narayana (an
avatar of
Vishnu) of whom the Siamese King is seen as a personification. The coined name Chakri thus denotes the transcending force of divine strength and stability upon the physical
realm.
Prior to the founding of the
dynasty, King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (
Rama I), held the title of Chao Pharaya Chakri for over 10 years. This
title was held by the greatest
warlords of
Ayuthaya and was meant to reflect the prowess of the holder on the
battlefield. In the founding of the dynasty King Rama I himself chose both name and
emblem for the dynasty.
List of Kings
Vice-Kings
Until 1885 every king had a vice-king (
Maha Uparaja, also often translated as
second king), usually the brother of the king and the designated heir to the throne - however Rama II was the only former vice-king who actually ascended to the throne. When the vice-king died before the king, the title often remained vacant for several years. The system was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his vice-king Bovorn Vichaicharn died. He then declared his oldest son the
crown prince, but not vice-king.
List of Vice-Kings
Boworn Maha Surasinghanat สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรมหาสุรสิงหนาท (1782-1802)
- Anurak Thewet สมเด็จฯ เจ้าฟ้ากรมพระอนุรักษเทเวศร์ กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข (Deputy Vice-King 1785-1806)
Isarasundhorn (later Rama II) (1806-1809)
Boworn Maha Senanurak สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรมหาเสนานุรักษ์ (1809-1817)
Boworn Maha Sakpolsep สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรมหาศักดิ์พลเสพ (1824-1832)
Pinklao พระบาทสมเด็จพระปิ่นเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (1851-1866)
Boworn Vichaicharn สมเด็จพระบวรราชเจ้า กรมพระราชวังบวรวิไชยชาญ (1868-1885)
Regents
When the King is unable to perform his royal duties - because he's underage, out of the country for a prolonged time, or staying in a monastery as a monk - a regent takes over his duties.
List of Regents
Somdet Chao Phraya Si Suriyawongse (1868-1873), until King Chulalongkorn became 20 years old
Queen Sripatcharinthara or Queen Saovabha (1897), while King Chulalongkorn traveled to Europe in 1897
Prince Narisaranuwadtiwongse (1934-1935)
Prince Oscar Anuvatana (1935)
Prince Athitaya Dibhabha (1935-1944)
Pridi Banomyong (1944-1946)
Rangsit, Prince of Chainat (1946)
Prince Dhanivat Bidyalabh Bridhyakon (1946-1950), until King Bhumibol Adulyadej finished his studies in Switzerland
Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara (1956), while King Bhumibol Adulyadej was a Buddhist monk
Princess Mother Srinagarindra (1960), while King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit traveled to Europe.Further Information
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