king palace in mandalay, myanmar (burma)

amitav and asia aungmyaythazan bastion bridge british burma burmese captured ceased city clock colonial complex country day defense destination district entered family field force former gems glas gosh government identit irrawaddy king kings kipling last located major mandalay mindon moat monarchy myanmar palace palm place primary region residence river road royal rudyard seat sky southeast sovereignty splendid symbol thibaw tourist tower tree trees troops union wall water yadanabon yangon