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'''Insein''', in what was formerly known as Lower [[Burma]], was the capital of British Burma from 1885 and a separate district in Pegu Division during the British period. It was also the headquarters of [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?volume=13&objectid=DS405.1.I34_V13_032.gif Hanthawaddy District].
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'''Insein''' was the headquarters of Insein subdivision in the [[Hanthawaddy District]] in Lower Burma during the British period. it is now incorporated into [[Rangoon|Yangon City]].
  
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==External links==
 
[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V13_371.gif Insein Town] Imperial Gazetteer
 
[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V13_371.gif Insein Town] Imperial Gazetteer
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Latest revision as of 17:35, 27 May 2016

Insein
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Presidency: Bengal Presidency
Coordinates: 16.892778°N 96.098056°E
Altitude: 16m (52 ft)
Present Day Details
Place Name: Insein Township
State/Province: Yangon Division
Country: Burma
Transport links

Insein was the headquarters of Insein subdivision in the Hanthawaddy District in Lower Burma during the British period. it is now incorporated into Yangon City.

External links

Insein Town Imperial Gazetteer