Taungdwin Shin Nyein Me
Taungdwin Shin Nyein Me () was an early 18th century Burmese poet, best known for introducing the "ainggyin", a type of Burmese folksong. She composed several "ainggyins", which remain a reflection of the late Restored Toungoo (Nyaungyan) period. Biography. The name Taungdwin Shin Nyein Me was forgotten until Hsan Tun of Mandalay University rediscovered her lost works. At a monastery in Bhamo, he found a set of old "parabaiks" titled "Shay E-Haung-Su Meinma Hso" (ရှေး အဲဟောင်းစု မိန်းမဆို), which contained 12 "ainggyins" with the name of the poet: Taungdwin Shin Nyein Me. Birth place. The Burmese  literature world recognizes the birthplace of Taungdwin Shin Nyein Me as Taungdwingyi for the following reasons: Residence. Nyein Me may have resided in the royal capital of Inwa during the reign of Mahadhammaraza Dipadi since many of her "ainggyins" dealt with the general affairs of the kingdom, and the military affairs. Works. Many of her "ainggyins" are taught in 8th to 11th grades of the Burmese subject. Her "ainggyins" are called ""Yarbyae Ainggyins"" (Centennial "ainggyins") since the poems were written circa 1100 Burma era (AD 1738). Her works include: