King Phra Buddha Lertla Napalai, the second king of the Chakri Dynasty, he was the son of King Rama I. He was born at Rajaburi on February 26, 1768. He accompanied his father on military campaigns as a young man. He was 16 when his father ascended the throne and was immediately created a Prince of the rank of Somdej Chao Fa and given the name of Isarasundorn. Appointed Maha Uparaja [or Deputy King ] by his father in 1806. He became king on the death of his father [at the age of 42 ], King Rama I
His reign was a period of consolidating the achievements of the previous reign and he began the custom of appointing senior princes to supervise over the different departments of state. He is best remembered though for his interest in the arts . He was an artist, writer, composer, which flourished during his reign. He died on July 21, 1824 [at the age of 58 ].
King Phra Buddha Lertla Napalai had three white elephants which is considered by Thais as being very auspicious. The populace rightly called him "White Elephant King".
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