What did Swa Saw Ke do to redevelop the economy?
Introduced New Currency
Build Schools
Repair Irrigation System and Reclaim Arable Land
Opened Trade Routes
Answer
Swa Saw Ke, King of Hanthawaddy, worked to redevelop the economy after a 30-year civil war. He repaired the irrigation system and reclaimed arable land, increasing rice production. He also reduced taxes and tariffs, and encouraged trade with foreign countries.
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