A new dynasty called Konbaung led by King Alaungpaya rose in Upper Burma to challenge the southern forces, and went on to conquer all of Upper Burma by January 1754. After Hanthawaddy's second invasion of Upper Burma failed in May 1754, the kingdom's leadership in self-defeating measures killed off the Toungoo royal family, and persecuted ethnic Burmans in the south, both of which only strengthened Alaungpaya's hand.
A new dynasty, Konbaung, led by King Alaungpaya emerged in Upper Burma to challenge southern forces, eventually conquering all of Upper Burma by January 1754. Following Hanthawaddy's second attempt at invading Upper Burma in May 1754, the kingdom's leadership engaged in self-defeating actions that resulted in the demise of the Toungoo royal family and persecution of ethnic Burmans in the south, both of which bolstered Alaungpaya's position.