What was the primary goal of Bayinnaung's empire-building efforts?
Integration of Shan states
Conquest of Siam
Expansion of Toungoo Dynasty
Control of trade routes
Answer
Bayinnaung's primary goal in his empire-building efforts was the integration of the Shan states into the Irrawaddy Valley-based kingdoms. This eliminated the threat of Shan raids into Upper Burma and brought Shan customs in line with lowland norms.
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