Paikhomba
| Paikhomba | |
|---|---|
| Meitei Ningthou | |
| Monarchy | 1666 CE - 1697 CE |
| Predecessor | Khunjaoba |
| Successor | Charairongba |
| Born | Poiteikhunkhomba[1] 1645[2] |
| Spouse | Ingallei, Haobam Chanu Ponglenkhombee[3] |
| House | Ningthouja dynasty |
| Father | Tonaba |
| Religion | Sanamahism |
| Occupation | Monarch of the Kangleipak kingdom |
Paikhomba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja royal family of Ancient Kangleipak civilisation (early Manipur). He ruled from 1666 CE to 1697 CE.[4][5] He is known for bringing back his father's skull from the Maram village by hiding his identity and acting as a common person. He was brought up by the Maram tribal chief and later got the skulls of his father and his elder brother's, with the help of the chief's daughter, Ingallei.[5][6]
Ingallei was married to Paikhomba, but their couple life ended very quickly in sadness and separation.[5]
During his time, trade with the neighbouring kingdoms reached its highest point.[7] The Kabos attacked the Meitei kingdom during his time in 1692 CE but were not successful. They were pushed back to the riverside of the Chindwin by Paikhomba.[8]
After his son died of smallpox in 1672 CE, Paikhomba took in his nephew Chairairongba as his future successor.[9]
References
- ↑ Moyon, Rev Dr Koningthung Ngoru (2023-11-16). 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Rulers of Kangla and Ethnic Tribes of Manipur Part 4 By Naoroibam Indramani". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ↑ Mohen, Naorem (2023-11-06). "Maram Chanu Ingallei, Worshiped as Ima Langol Tarung Lairembi by Meitei". The Manipur Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ↑ 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 (2014-12-01). Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness. ARECOM ( Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur).