In Burma events were happening which were destined to have serious results for Siam. In 1734 the capital of Burma was moved to Ava. This change was unpopular among the Peguans, and stirred up their latent dis-affection. In 1737 the Burmese Governor of Pegu, Maung Tha Aung, rebelled against the King of Burma, Maha T'ammaraja Dhiphati, and proclamied himself independent. He was however, murderd by his Peguan subjects in 1740.