Construction of the Gawdawpalin Temple began during the reign of Narapatisithu (1174-1211) and was completed during the reign of Htilominlo (1121-1234). Gawdawpalin Temple is the second tallest temple in Bagan. Bagan, formerly Pagan, was mainly built between the 11th century and 13th century. Formally titled Arimaddanapura or Arimaddana (the City of the Enemy Crusher) and also known as Tambadipa (the Land of Copper) or Tassadessa (the Parched Land), it was the capital of several ancient kingdoms in Burma.