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King Alaungpaya (1752-1760) was also known as U Aung Zeya. and also meaning "The Victorious" in Myanmar. He was born in Shwebo in upper Myanmar. He was the one who unified Myanmar and founded the Alaungpaya. or Konbaung. dynasty. which held power until the British annexed Upper (northern) Myanmar on Jan. 1. 1886. He also conquered the independent Mon kingdom of Bago (in the Ayeyarwaddy River delta).