Phukha

The Phukha dynasty founded the Tai state of Nan in the upper Nan River valley, taking its name from Phukha, who established it around the thirteenth century at Mueang Yang. According to the Nan Chronicle, his elder son Khun Nun went to rule around Luang Prabang, while his younger son Khun Fong founded Mueang Pua.

Phukha's grandson Kaokluean united the two seats, but in 1263 Ngammueang of Phayao seized Pua while it was held by the queen Khamphin. Her son Phanong grew up under Phayao overlordship and in 1313 restored an independent Nan as Phaya Phanong.

Phakong succeeded to the Nan throne in 1361 and in 1368 moved the capital from drought-stricken Pua to Wiang Nan. Nan kept its independence until Lan Na conquered it in 1449.