Maha Pyauk of Yamethin, who commanded a sizeable army—vied to seize power while the rightful successor Prince Min Swe was too concerned to claim the throne. It was only through the efforts of Swe's younger brother Theiddat and the court led by Min Yaza that Swe ascended the throne with the title of Minkhaung, on 25 November 1400.
Maha Pyauk of Yamethin, who commanded a substantial army—attempted to seize power while Prince Min Swe was preoccupied with other matters and thus unable to claim the throne. It was only through the efforts of Swe's younger brother Theiddat and the court led by Min Yaza that Swe ascended the throne with the title of Minkhaung on 25 November 1400.