Mueang Bang Khlang is an ancient town since
Sukhothai period (13th century), by Mueang Bang Khlang regarded as an ancient town before the establishment of Sukhothai Kingdom. It is considered a town in contemporary history with the
Dvaravati period (7th century to the 11th century). Mueang Bang Klang has historical significance as mentioned in Wat Si Chum Inscription, also known as Sukhothai Inscription No. 2, by stating that Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao captured Mueang Rat and Mueang Bang Yang before seizing the city of
Si Satchanalai,
Pho Khun Pha Mueang seized Mueang Bang Khlang. Mueang Bang Khlang is a town in the middle between Si Satchanalai and Sukhothai, causing both warlords to use this place as a base for war against Khom Sabat Khlon Lamphong, a
Khmer noble who ruled Sukhothai at that time, the result of the war, Khom Sabat Khlon Lamphong was defeated. Pho Khun Pha Mueang gave Sukhothai to his comrade, Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao. Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao ascended the throne in the name of
Si Inthrathit and was the first monarch of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Therefore, this town can be regarded as the official beginning of
Thai history. From further studies, it was found that Mueang Bang Khlang also mentions in the Nakhon Chum Inscription or Sukhothai Inscription No. 3.
The Buddha's relics contained in the
chedi of
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in
Chiang Mai today were brought from here. At present, Mueang Bang Khlang is filled with many ancient artifacts and historical sites, such as ancient monuments in Wat Bot, ancient
Bai sema boundary markers,
Buddha amulets that are considered magical and sacred, earthenware containers containing human bones, ancient kilns, laterite cutting site, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, etc., which these
Fine Arts Department has registered as national treasures. Most of the ancient monument area located outside the town wall. ==Geography==