. . . . "1678Z"^^ . . "Burmese historian" . "U Kala"@en . "1738Z"^^ . . "In this Burmese name, U is an honorific.U Kala (Burmese: \u1026\u1038\u1000\u102F\u101C\u102C\u1038) is a Burmese historian and chronicler best known for compiling the Maha Yazawin (lit. 'Great Royal Chronicle'), the first extensive national chronicle of Burma. U Kala single-handedly revolutionized secular Burmese historiography and ushered in a new generation of private chroniclers, including Buddhist monks and laymen.U Kala was a wealthy descendant of court and regional administrative officers from both sides of his family."@en . .