Dates
Various chronicles do not agree on the dates regarding his life and reign. The oldest chronicle Zatadawbon Yazawin is considered to be the most accurate for the Pagan period. The table below lists the dates given by four main chronicles, as well as Hmannan's dates when anchored by the Anawrahta's inscriptionally verified accession date of 1044.
| Chronicles | Birth–Death | Age | Reign | Length of reign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zatadawbon Yazawin | 924–1001 | 77 | 956–1001 | 45 |
| Maha Yazawin | 873–950 | 77 | 917–950 | 33 |
| Yazawin Thit and Hmannan Yazawin | 887–964 | 77 | 931–964 | 33 |
| Hmannan adjusted | 915–992 | 77 | 959–992 | 33 |
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