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VI—VAJIRAVUDH
(1911—1926 A. a)

The king Chulalongkorn was followed by his son
Vajiravudhin 1911. He was born on January i, i83i,
He was also an enlightened Prince and followed the foot-
steps of his illustrious father and grandfather. He was
in close friendship with the European powers, specially
with France and Britain. In 19:4 A. a lie assumed
the title of Rama VI. In 1925, he came over to
India on an extensive tour visiting the holy places of
India. No other king ofSiam, perhaps, came to India.
Being the sixth sovereign of the present ruling dynasty
he had his training at Oxford, forswore polvgamy and
abolished the harem maintained by his predecessor.
On the death of the king Rama VI on November 26,
1926, he was succeded by his younger brother Prince
Prajadhipok.