Mandalay - poem - was created in 1892.

Yes, Rudyard Kipling visited Mandalay in the late 1880s when he was working as a journalist in British India. His experiences there inspired him to write the poem "Mandalay," which reflects his fascination with the city and its surroundings.

"On the Road to Mandalay" is a poem by Rudyard Kipling that describes a sailor's longing for the sights and sounds of Burma, particularly Mandalay. The poem captures the exotic and romanticized image of the Orient as seen through the eyes of a British colonialist. However, it has received criticism for its stereotypical portrayal of Asian culture and people.

Mandalay's population is 1,034,000.