Vichai (king)
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Vichai (also Vickhsai, Viksai, or Vijaya) was the king of the Kingdom of Lan Xang between 1637-1638.
Born as Prince Vijaya, he was the youngest son of King Mon Keo. He succeeded on the death of his elder brother, Tone Kham, in 1637.[1]
He died in 1638, having had issue, two sons:
- Prince Puya (Bou) - father of Lan Xang king Nan Tharat (r.1699); He fled to Muang Xieng-Khan after the accession of his cousin, Sourigna Vongsa, in 1638. He subsequently became a monk and died at Nakorn Panom,
- Prince Jaya (Soi) - Fled to Sapuluang after the accession of his cousin, Sourigna Vongsa, in 1638.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Simms, Peter; Simms, Sanda (2001). The Kingdoms of Laos: Six Hundred Years of History. Psychology Press. ISBN 9780700715312.
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