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'''Burma''', also spelled '''Birmah''', was a coastal nation located east of [[Hindustan]] on the same continent, ([[TV]]: ''[[Survivors of the Flux (TV story)|Survivors of the Flux]]'') with Hindustan being located in southern [[Asia]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[War of the Sontarans (TV story)|War of the Sontarans]]'') | '''Burma''', also spelled '''Birmah''', was a coastal nation located east of [[Hindustan]] on the same continent, ([[TV]]: ''[[Survivors of the Flux (TV story)|Survivors of the Flux]]'') with Hindustan being located in southern [[Asia]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[War of the Sontarans (TV story)|War of the Sontarans]]'') | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
In the [[13th century]], | In the [[13th century]], Burma was under the nominal control of [[Kublai Khan]]. The [[First Doctor]] once won all its commerce for one year by playing high-stakes [[backgammon]]. ([[TV]]: "[[Assassin at Peking]]") | ||
Birmah appeared on a map of the region in [[1904]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Survivors of the Flux (TV story)|Survivors of the Flux]]'') | Birmah appeared on a map of the region in [[1904]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Survivors of the Flux (TV story)|Survivors of the Flux]]'') | ||
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In the real world, the country historically known as Birmah/Burma is also known as Myanmar, a name which has come to be preferred in modern sources. However, it has yet to be used in works relating to the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. | In the real world, the country historically known as Birmah/Burma is also known as Myanmar, a name which has come to be preferred in modern sources. However, it has yet to be used in works relating to the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 9 March 2023
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Burma, also spelled Birmah, was a coastal nation located east of Hindustan on the same continent, (TV: Survivors of the Flux) with Hindustan being located in southern Asia. (TV: War of the Sontarans)
Geography[[edit] | [edit source]]
Roughly south-east of Birmah was Siam and to the west was Hindoostan. The south-western coast of Birmah overlooked the Bay of Bengal. (TV: Survivors of the Flux)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the 13th century, Burma was under the nominal control of Kublai Khan. The First Doctor once won all its commerce for one year by playing high-stakes backgammon. (TV: "Assassin at Peking")
Birmah appeared on a map of the region in 1904. (TV: Survivors of the Flux)
In November 1926, anti-British Empire protests took place in the Burmese city of Mandalay. The tigress Dawon's owner was killed in the protests. (AUDIO: The Emerald Tiger)
Behind the scences[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the real world, the country historically known as Birmah/Burma is also known as Myanmar, a name which has come to be preferred in modern sources. However, it has yet to be used in works relating to the Doctor Who universe.
