As Mrauk-U city was systematically organized and administered, security was guaranteed all over the area. For trade and commerce, Kuladan and Lemro river routes were used so that Aung Dat and Paung Dok became famous inland ports close to the city.
King Mong Bar Gri, with the assistance of Portuguese seafarers, built Royal Rakhine flottila armed with long-range cannons artillery and other weaponry. The influence and power of Rakhine kings extended in the west to Dhaka, Tippera and Murshidadad, Bago in the east and Mottama in the south.
Amidst the mountain ranges, spurs and valleys in and around Mrauk-U, there exist a large number of ancient pagoda, images, temples, man-made caves, monasteries and other edifices of all descriptions. It can be seen that in some areas, pagodas and temples remain close to one another as complexes, and it is believed such religious complexes will remain in other areas where bushes and shrubs have not been cleared.
Due to passing of time, a number of historic images, temples, and pagodas were decayed and destroyed. Those remaining ones prove the heritage and cultural standard of a proud nation some of which are of authentic historic value. These remaining monuments are witnesses of erstwhile Rakhine kingdom.
This region wetted during monsoon gets about 200 inches of rain annually and its dry season extends from October to May which is the most suitable time for visit and pilgrimage. The best arrangement is to pay visit the monuments in the morning, take rest in the afternoon, and proceed again in the evening.
Credit:
Aung, Myar. Famous Monuments of Mrauk-U (Useful Reference for Tourists and Travelers). (2nd ed.). Yangon, Myanmar. Middle Line. P.18, 19
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