20-The Great Battle of Yuthahathi

When Ayutthaya fell to Burma in 1569. During the reign of King Phra Mahin Dharatirat, Prince Naresuan was brought to Burma as hostage. King Naresuan, raised in the Burmese court, was very smart and capable. His battle skills frightened all his enemies, especially King of Burma who later planned to kill him to prevent the Thai prince from forming a rebellion against him. After fifteen years under enemy domination, King Naresuan decided to liberate Siam from Burmese rule. He claimed the independence of his kingdom in May 1584.

In 1592 King Naresuan made a great battle with the Burmese prince, He finally killed him in the historic royal fighting on elephant-back. The monument to commemorate this historical event and the superb fighting skills of the greatest Thai warrior in history.