Lusai

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Lusai
King of Lan Xang
Reign1432 - 1433
Coronation 1432
Predecessor Kham Tam Sa
Successor Khai Bua Ban
BornLuvanajaya
Muang Sua, Lan Xang
Died1433
Muang Sua, Lan Xang
IssuePrince Mui Ton Kham
Regnal name
Samdach Brhat-Anya Chao Luvana Jaya Chakrapati Phen-Pheo
Dynasty Khun Lo
Father Samsenthai
Religion Therevada Buddhism

Lusai or Lue Sai was a king of Lan Xang who ruled for six months, before he committed suicide rather than face assassination by Nang Keo Phimpha. He was the oldest son of Samsenthai who had been passed over by his younger brothers. Lusai succeeded his brother Kham Tam Sa. Before he was king he was appointed as Governor of Muang Kabong. Rather than face assassination, he committed suicide in the palace gardens.[ citation needed ]

Preceded by King of Lan Xang
14321433
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