King Naresuanwas taken hostage at 9 years old. In 1564 the tiny kingdom of Ayutthaya invaded by Hongsawadeeand the nine-year-old Prince Narethanded over as a hostage to the Hongsawadee king in order to ensure his conquered country’s continued fealty. The Hongsawadee king took a liking to this kid and had him trained in the arts of war, language, religion and politics.