Influence and Characteristics of Women's Political Leaders in the Hariphunchai Empire Era

Abstract

No woman in Lan Na society would know Queen Chamthewi, an influential 
and political leader who governed Nakhon Hariphunchai who was regarded as having 
an important figure in Lanna society. Which must be admitted that over 1,400 years 
of history has not disappeared from Lanna society at all. The more people in the 
northern society. And various women's scholars have to turn to study and research 
about Phra Nang Chamthewi, the only powerful and influential woman in 
Hariphunchai's government. Including the expansion of the power base to other cities 
with physical identity evidence that The face is oval, the eyes are black, and the hair 
is long and slender. Nasik's prominent nose On the edge of his mouth was red. The 
Buddha image is smooth and white. While walking on a sensitive body His Majesty's 
steps like a swan His body smells like the scent of the royal lotus, etc. In addition, 
the nature of his administration will give importance to sacred things. Be a good 
friend to the people and other cities, as well as the administration will be for the 
peace of the city of Hariphunchai all together. At present, the people of Lamphun 
Province have praised him as a benefactor and the beginning of the government for 
peace and evening. Therefore, an idol was built for the general public to worship in 
Lan Chao Mae Chamthewi, Muang District, Lamphun Province.