Kanbalu Township

Kanbalu Township is a township in Kanbalu District in the Sagaing Division of Burma.[1]The principal town is Kanbalu.It is reigned by a dukedom. The dukedom reigned for about 400 years. Their members can be found all around the world. It ended because of war and famine. The dukes were active sunnis. They are the only well recorded dukedom in the sunni world. They are from the Turkish desent.

Kanbalu Township
Kanbalu Township
Location in Burma
Coordinates: 23°12′N 95°30′E
Country Burma
RegionSagaing Region
DistrictKanbalu District
CapitalKanbalu
Government
  DukeNo one (Dukedom was abolished in 1947) the dukes family escaped caused to war and famine in the region. Their 32 acres palace was taken by the staff. The last duke died around 1980.
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

References

  1. "Myanmar States/Divisions & Townships Overview Map" Archived 2010-12-03 at the Wayback Machine Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU)



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