Khongtekcha

Khongtekcha
Meitei Ningthou
Monarchy762 CE - 772 CE
Coronation762 CE
PredecessorNaothingkhong
SuccessorKeirencha
IssueKeirencha
HouseNingthouja dynasty
FatherNaothingkhong
ReligionSanamahism
OccupationMonarch of the Ningthouja dynasty

Khongtekcha was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 762 CE to 772 CE.[1] During his reign, the king of Moirang kingdom invaded the Meitei kingdom but was defeated by Khongtekcha and 63 people were captured.[2] After his reign, there was no king for 11 years.[3]

He was the eldest son of Naothingkhong.

References

  1. 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.
  2. Tarapot, Phanjoubam (2003). Bleeding Manipur. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 978-81-241-0902-1.
  3. Cheitharol Kumbaba: The Court Chronicles Of the Kings of Manipur Vol.1. Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)