Smin Maw-Khwin (, , ; d. 1422) was a Hanthawaddy commander who participated in the Ava–Hanthawaddy War (1422–1423). Following the Battle of Dala, Maw-Khwin and fellow commander Smin Pun-Si were executed by Prince Binnya Kyan for their rigorous defense of the town.
Summary The name Smin Maw-Khwin is a Mon language title, conferred upon several commanders who served the monarchs of Hanthawaddy PeguYazawin Thit Vol. 1 2012: 251Hmannan Vol. 2 2003: 26 and the First Toungoo Empire.MHC Vol. 3 2005: 44
This Smin Maw-Khwin is first mentioned in the royal chronicles during the Pegu succession crisis of 1421–1422. He served as a regimental commander in the Hanthawaddy army, and was loyal to King Binnya Dhammaraza's faction.Yazawin Thit Vol. 1 2012: 267Hmannan Vol. 2 2003: 55
In early 1422, he and Commander Smin Pun-Si were ordered to take Dala (modern Twante), the home base of Prince Binnya Kyan. They successfully occupied the fortified town while Kyan was on an expedition to occupy Dagon, about 25 km east of Dala.Phayre 1967: 81
However, the commanders soon braced for Kyan's counterattack. The prince returned with two Ava regiments. The two commanders mounted a remarkable defense but the enemy ultimately breached the town's walls. After the victory, Prince Kyan was reportedly so angered by their fierce resistance that he ordered the execution of both commanders.
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