Pre-1989 name for the capital of Myanmar (7)

I believe the answer is:

rangoon

(Other definitions for rangoon that I've seen before include "Former capital of Burma" , "Port and largest city of Burma" , "Former name of the capital of Myanmar" , "Alternative name for Yangon" , "Burma's capital" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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