Suriyothai was the queen of Thailand. She was the wife of King Maha Chakraphat of Ayutthaya which reigned until 1569 1549th Suriyothai is a heroine of Thailand, who have sacrificed their lives trying to save her husband during a battle.
King Maha Chakraphat was known for the famous white elephant. He had a number of them and, after the Brahmanic belief, a monarch who had one or more white elephant was a symbol of glory and success. It is believed that the kingMaha Chakraphat reign was extremely successful.
The king took the throne in 1549. After only six months, was the king of Burma war in question. The King of Burma had a personal grudge against the king and he was able to capture the most important city, Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam. These days, Thailand was called Siam.
The Siamese king could not afford to go to the challenge and when the king led his army to defend the capital Maha Chakraphat. During thisNow women were not allowed to participate in wars. But the Queen Suriyothai was concerned about the welfare and wanted her husband at her side during the battle will be. However, the king would not hear, so Suriyothai disguises herself as a man and came to her husband on the battlefield. During the battle was King Maha Chakraphat killed elephants and to use those Burmese king tried to kill him. However, Queen Suriyothai intercepted the attack and died in the trade. If theBurmese king discovered that killed a woman, was very ashamed and immediately withdrew from the battle, leaving Ayutthaya in Thailand.
The queen looked like a heroine to sacrifice their lives to rescue her husband and is still honored and revered in Thailand for their courage.
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