The start of Sukhothai Kingdom
• Pho Khun Sri Nao Nam Thom – the first ruler of Si Sat Chanalai , Sraluand-songquare, and Sukhothai.
• After Pho Khun Sri Nao Nam Thom died, Khmer warriors conquer the town.
• Khun Pha Muang (ruler of Muang Rat & son of Pho Khun Sri Nao Nam Thom) & his friend, Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao fight Khmer warrior and won.
• Pho Khun Pha Muang gave Sword of Victory to Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao.
• Pho Khun Pha Muang renamed Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao to “Pho Khun Sri Indraditya.”
Pho Khun Sri Indraditya = a ruler of Sukhothai & founder of Phra Ruang Dynasty.
• After Pho Khun Sri Indraditya died, his eldest son, Pho Khun Ban Muang succeeded to the throne.
In his reign, Sukhothai located in Wat Phra Phai Luang/moved to the same area as Wat Mahathat.
From Stone Ins.#1, Wat Mahathat was the center of Sukhothai.
Religion was used as a tool to unite the kingdom.
Temples were built when the king built the palace.