However, the temple was again destroyed in 1828 when King Anouvong rebelled against Siam in an attempt to regain full independence, and Vientiane was razed to the ground by Siamese forces in retaliation.
The temple was destroyed in 1828 due to King Anouvong's rebellion against Siam, which resulted in the razing of Vientiane by Siamese forces as a consequence.