Viksai

King of Lan Xang
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroKing of Lan Xang
PlacesLaos
isMonarch Noble Sovereign
Work fieldRoyals
Gender
Male
BirthVientiane, Laos
Death1638Vientiane, Laos
Family
Father:Mom Kaeo
Siblings:Ton Kham
The details

Biography

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.

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.
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