Paikhomba
| Paikhomba | |
|---|---|
| Meitei Ningthou | |
| King of Manipur | |
| Reign | 1666–1697 |
| Predecessor | Khunjaoba |
| Successor | Charairongba |
| Born | Poiteikhunkhomba[1] 1645[2] |
| Died | 1697 |
| Spouse | Ingallei, Haobam Chanu Ponglenkhombee[3] |
| House | Ningthouja dynasty |
| Father | Tonaba |
| Religion | Sanamahism |
Paikhomba (1645–1697) was a Meitei king belonging to the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur. He ruled from 1666 until his death in 1697.[3][4] He is recognized for retrieving his father's skull from the village of Maram by concealing his identity and posing as an ordinary person. The Maram tribal chief raised him, and eventually, with the assistance of the chief's daughter, Ingallei, he obtained both his father's and his elder brother's skulls.[4][5]
Ingallei was married to Paikhomba, but their couple life ended very quickly in sadness and separation.[4]
During his time, trade with the neighbouring kingdoms reached its peak.[6] The Kabos invaded the Meitei kingdom during his time in 1692 but were unsuccessful. They were driven back to the banks of the Chindwin by Paikhomba.[7]
After his son died of smallpox in 1672, Paikhomba took in his nephew Chairairongba as his future successor.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Moyon, Rev Dr Koningthung Ngoru (16 November 2023). The Lost Kingdom of Moyon (Bujuur): Iruwng (King) Kuurkam Ngoruw Moyon & The People of Manipur. Shashwat Publication. ISBN 978-81-19517-31-2.
- ↑ Singh, Lairenmayum Iboongohal (1963). Introduction to Manipur. S. Babudhan Singh; to be had of: Students' Store.
- 1 2 Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
- 1 2 3 "Rulers of Kangla and Ethnic Tribes of Manipur Part 4 By Naoroibam Indramani". e-pao.net. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ↑ Mohen, Naorem (6 November 2023). "Maram Chanu Ingallei, Worshiped as Ima Langol Tarung Lairembi by Meitei". The Manipur Journal. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ↑ Devi, L. Kunjeswori (2003). Archaeology in Manipur. Rajesh Publications. ISBN 978-81-85891-18-7.
- ↑ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
- ↑ Birajit, Soibam (1 December 2014). Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness. ARECOM ( Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur).