Taksin
![Statue of Taksin the Great at Hat-Sung Palace ([[Wat Khung Taphao]]), [[Uttaradit province]]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Monument_of_King_Taksin_in_Wat_Kungtapao.jpg)
Although warfare occupied most of Taksin's reign, he paid a great deal of attention to politics, administration, economy, and the welfare of the country. He promoted trade and fostered relations with foreign countries. He had roads built and canals dug. Apart from restoring and renovating temples, the king attempted to revive literature, and various branches of the arts such as drama, painting, architecture and handicrafts. He also issued regulations for the collection and arrangement of various texts to promote education and religious studies.
He was taken in a coup d'état and executed, and succeeded by his long-time friend Maha Ksatriyaseuk, who then assumed the throne, founding the Rattanakosin Kingdom and the Chakri dynasty, which has since ruled Thailand. In recognition for his deeds, he was later awarded the title of ''Maharaj'' (The Great). Provided by Wikipedia
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