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Kenglon (also known as Kyainglon) was a Shan state in what is today Burma.

Kenglon became independent from the state of Hsenwi in 1857. It was a tributary of Burma until 1887, when the Konbaung dynasty fell to the United Kingdom and the Shan states submitted to British rule.

References

  • Ben Cahoon (2000). "World Statesmen.org: Shan and Karenni States of Burma". Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  • "WHKMLA : History of the Shan States". 18 May 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010.