Burmese capture and destroys Ayutthaya. Under Naresuen, Ayutthaya expands rapidly at the expense of Burmese and Khmer Empires and flourishes as a major city. Ekatotsarot reigns, begins significant economic ties with European traders and adventurers. The British arrives and obtain land for a trading factory. Trading concessions expand and regular trade with China and Europe established.
British influence expands.
Reputation of Ayutthaya as a magnificent city and a remarkable Royal court spreads in Europe. French prisons expands. Narai dies, Phaulkon executed. Reign of King Boromakot. Ayutthaya enters the period of peace and of arts and literature.