Mahabandoola

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General Mahabandoola (c. 1780 - 1 April 1825; born in Danabyu, Burma; also spelt Maha Bandula), was a famous general who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War, from 1824 to 1826. He was influential in helping the Konbaung Dynasty pursue a policy of expansionism.

Mahabandoola Road and Mahandoola Garden in Yangon are named after him.

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