Samsenethai
Samsenethai
King of Lan Xang
Samsenethai (Lao: ສາມແສນໄທ) also called Oun Huan (Lao: ອຸ່ນເຮືອນ) was the second king of Lan Xang in Laos. He succeeded his father, Fa Ngum.[citation needed]
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He ruled from 1372 until 1417. The origin of the name Samsenethai is thought to be a reflection of the political and social upheaval occurring within the area at the time of his rule. Samsenethai literally means "300,000 Tai," thus reflected the result of a census conducted in his reign. It is unclear whether the census included the entire population or just men capable of bearing arms. [citation needed]
There is also discussion as to whether during this period, the terms "Thai" and "Lao" were interchangeable, whether the term "Lao" yet[further explanation needed] existed, or whether "Thai" was used in his name to refer to the fact that the census included all Tai groups. For the duration of his 43-year reign, Lan Xang did not fight in any wars. [citation needed]
Wat Manorom, Wat Oubôsôt, and Wat Xiang Kham were built in Samsenethai's reign. He was succeeded by his son Lan Kham Deng.
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