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How firearms reached Lanna: two roads
Step from 1411 to 1614 on a map and see the two roads by which guns reached the lands around Lanna: overland from China via Yunnan, and by sea with Portuguese mercenaries. Every step has a note, Kham Mueang words from the dictionary and at least two sources, plus a tab where you load a matchlock step by step.
How to use it
Drag the year slider, use ‹ › or press ▶ to play step by step. In the matchlock tab, tap the steps in the right order from pouring the powder to pulling the trigger.
What it teaches
Guns did not first arrive with the Portuguese: Lanna chronicles speak of guns that came overland earlier, while the Portuguese brought European guns and hired gunners to both Ayutthaya and Toungoo.
Options
| Option | Values | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| opening year | a CE or BE year, e.g. 1545 or 2088 | Opens the latest step not after that year (omitted = first step) |
| tab | Load a matchlock | Opens the matchlock tab |
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