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| name = Madhuchandra Singh<br />
| title = Meitei Ningthou<br> Maharaja of Manipur<br />
| image = <br />
| succession = [[List of Meitei kings|King of Manipur]]<br />
| reign = 1801 - 1804<br />
| reign-type = [[Monarchy]]<br />
| coronation = 17 Kalen 1801 (30 April)<br />
| predecessor = [[Labanyachandra]]<br />
| successor = [[Chourjit Singh]]<br />
| birth_date = 1764<br />
| death_date = {{death date and age|1804|05|23|1764}}<br />
| spouse = 29 wives (19 issueless)<br />
| issue = Sana Naol Singh, Sana Pabritra Singh, Sana Mega Singh, [[Yumjaotaba|Sana Yumjaotaba]], Sana Nilambar Singh, Sanaton, Sana Hem Singh (sons) <br/>[[Induprabha]] (daughter)<br />
| full name = Meidingu Tamlen Khomba Madhuchandra Singh<br />
| regnal name = Meidingu Tamlen Khomba<br />
| house = House of Karta<br />
| father = [[Bhagyachandra]]<br />
| mother = Khayoiron Ngangbam Chanu Harimati<br />
| religion = Hinduism<br />
| dynasty = [[Ningthouja dynasty]]<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Maharani_Induprabha,_princess_of_Manipur_and_queen_of_Cachar_with_her_husband,_Krishna_Chandra,_the_King_of_Cachar.jpg|thumb|Induprabha with Krishna Chandra, King of Cachar.]]{{Kingdom of Manipur}}<br />
'''Maharaja Madhuchandra Singh''' or '''Meidingu Tamlen Khomba'''{{Sfnp|Joykumar Singh, Colonialism to Democracy|2002|p=4-5}} ({{Langx|mni|ꯇꯝꯂꯦꯟ ꯈꯣꯝꯕ}}) was a king of the [[Ningthouja dynasty]] of [[Medieval Manipur]] who ruled from 1801 to 1804.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Tensuba |first=Keerti Chand |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GmZuAAAAMAAJ |title=Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais |date=1993 |publisher=Inter-India Publications |isbn=978-81-210-0308-7 |pages=133 |language=en}}</ref> He was the third son of King [[Bhagyachandra]].{{Sfnp|Sanajaoba, Manipur, Past and Present: Volume 4|1988|p=220}} Accordingly, he ascended the throne in 1800, but was crowned in 1801.{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=210, 212}}{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=207, 210}}<br />
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== Family ==<br />
Madhuchandra Singh was the third son of King Bhagyachandra,{{Sfnp|Sanajaoba, Manipur, Past and Present: Volume 4|1988|p=220}} born by ''Khayoiron Ngangbam Chanu Metuloikhombi Wairang Lamnembi'' (Harimati).{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=200-201}} Eventually after Bhagyachandra's death, his numerous sons fought for the throne.{{sfnp|Hodson, The Meitheis|1908|p=81}}<br />
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Bhagyachandra had eight sons;{{Sfnp|Sanajaoba, Manipur, Past and Present: Volume 4|1988|p=123}}<ref>{{Cite book |last=Roy |first=Jyotirmoy |url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.98685 |title=History Of Manipur |date=1958 |pages=56}}</ref><ref name=":Phanjoubam_111-126">{{cite book |last=Tarapot |first=Phanjoubam |title=Bleeding Manipur |publisher=Har-Anand Publications |year=2003 |isbn=9788124109021 |location=New Delhi |pages=111–126}}</ref><br />
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* Sanahal<br />
* [[Labanyachandra]]<br />
* Madhuchandra Singh himself<br />
* Tulsijit<br />
* [[Chourjit Singh]]<br />
* [[Marjit Singh]]<br />
* Daoji<br />
* [[Gambhir Singh]]<br />
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== Reign ==<br />
Madhuchandra became king at age 36,{{Sfnp|Joykumar Singh, Colonialism to Democracy|2002|p=4}} soon after his older brother, [[Labanyachandra]] was assassinated after a conspiracy by his younger siblings, Daoji and [[Gambhir Singh]].{{Sfnp|Joykumar Singh, Colonialism to Democracy|2002|p=4}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Dena |first=Lal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vVluAAAAMAAJ |title=History of Modern Manipur, 1826-1949 |date=1991 |publisher=Orbit Publishers-Distributors |pages=7 |language=en}}</ref> Following his death, Madhuchandra took the throne, foiling the conspirators' plans.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Roy |first=Jyotirmoy |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ws4BAAAAMAAJ |title=History of Manipur |date=1973 |publisher=Eastlight Book House |pages=56 |language=en}}</ref> He made [[Kanchipur, Manipur|Kanchipur]] as the second capital as the kingdom.{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=211}} During his reign, he also introduced three coins made of bell metal<ref>{{Cite book |last=Devi |first=L. Kunjeswori |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aFluAAAAMAAJ |title=Archaeology in Manipur |date=2003 |publisher=Rajesh Publications |isbn=978-81-85891-18-7 |pages=47 |language=en}}</ref> He was crowned with his queen, Meitei Reima Yanglei Ngambi from the [[Haobam]] family.{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=210}}{{Sfnp|Parratt, The Court Chronicle: Volume 2|2009|p=72}} on 30th April 1801.<br />
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He made his two younger brothers, [[Chourjit Singh]] his [[Yuvaraja]], or crown prince, and [[Marjit Singh]] the [[Senapati]], or General.{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=210}}<ref>{{Cite book |last=Devi |first=Moirangthem Tineshowri |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=--xiEQAAQBAJ |title=1857 and Prince Narendrajit (Sana Chahi Ahum) |date=2024-01-01 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn=978-93-5594-769-7 |pages=37 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> However, Chourjit Singh opposed Madhuchandra and went to [[Cachar]] in 1802.{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=210}}<br />
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=== Manufacture of muskets ===<br />
There were no Burmese invasions during Madhuchandra's rule. However, some double-barrel guns were produced to improve the defense capability, continuing the process started during [[Bhagyachandra]]'s reign. In April 1801, shortly after Madhuchandra's accession, the production of double-barrel guns commenced.{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=209}}<br />
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=== Religion and alliance with Cachar ===<br />
In 1801, Tamlen Khomba placed a new image of [[Jagannath|Mahaprabhu]] in the temple of [[Bishnupur, Manipur|Bishnupur]]. He also built Shri Govindajee's chapel and new temples. Many [[Meitei Brahmin|Brahmins]] and royals made pilgrimages to the [[Ganga]] during his rule.{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=211-212}}<br />
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He maintained friendly ties with the Cachar in 1802 and married his beautiful daughter, [[Induprabha]], to the King of Cachar, Krishna Chandra.{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=211-212}}<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Maharani Induprabha a historical novel A Book Review |url=https://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.books.Maharani_Induprabha_a_historical_novel_A_Book_Review |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref><br />
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== Deposition and death ==<br />
Crown Prince Chourjit, arrived in [[Nabadwip]] and joined forces with the ambitious young Senpati, 20-year-old Prince Marjit, to invade Manipur and depose Tamlen Khomba in 1804.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Singh |first=Aheibam Koireng |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XYtjEQAAQBAJ |title=Manipur Myanmar Historical Connections |last2=Hanjabam |first2=Shukhdeba Sharma |date=2022-01-01 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn=978-93-5439-078-4 |language=en}}</ref> Madhuchandra was dethroned and was forced to flee to [[Cachar]].{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=213-214}}{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=216}} Chourjit then became King, with his mother, Chingakham Chanu Devahuti becoming the [[Queen mother|Queen Mother]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Birajit |first=Soibam |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PgHgCwAAQBAJ |title=Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness |date=2014-12-01 |publisher=ARECOM ( Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur) |pages=138 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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In order to reclaim his throne, Tamlen invaded Manipur with the assistance of the King of Cachar. To ensure victory, he worshipped Devi, the goddess of war, and spent the following night at [[Hiyangthang]]. Marjit moved forward and set up camp at Mayang Keinou with the royal army.{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=218}}{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=215-216}}{{Sfnp|Parratt, The Court Chronicle: Volume 2|2009|p=65}}<br />
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On Kalen 14, Madhuchandra arrived in Shamupan. After three hours of fierce fighting, Tamlen was killed in combat, along with 100 of his soldier. The royal army took 600 prisoners and captured 50 Ramjangees, 148 muskets, 100 swords, 100 shields, one bronze cannon, and one iron cannon.{{Sfnp|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur|p=218}}{{Sfnp|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010|p=215-216}}{{Sfnp|Parratt, The Court Chronicle: Volume 2|2009|p=65}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== Bibliography ==<br />
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* {{Cite book |last=Joykumar Singh |first=N |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=r1xuAAAAMAAJ |title=Colonialism to Democracy: A History of Manipur, 1819-1972 |publisher=Spectrum Publications |year=2002 |isbn=9788187502449 |ref={{SfnRef|Joykumar Singh, Colonialism to Democracy|2002}}}}<br />
* {{Cite book |last=Jhalajit Singh |first=R.K |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.466438 |title=A Short History of Manipur |ref={{SfnRef|Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur}} |via=Internet Archive}}<br />
* {{Cite book |last=Somorjit Sana |first=Raj Kumar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eybpM1KZjVoC |title=The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs: From 1666 CE to 1850 CE |publisher=Waikhom Ananda Meitei |year=2010 |isbn=9788184652109 |ref={{SfnRef|Somorjit Sana, The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs|2010}}}}<br />
* {{citation |last=Hodson |first=Thomas Callan |title=The Meitheis |year=1908 |url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods |publisher=Harvard University |ref={{sfnref|Hodson, The Meitheis|1908}} |via=archive.org}}<br />
* {{cite book |last=Sanajaoba |first=Naorem |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-CzSQKVmveUC |title=Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Volume 4 |date=1988 |publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=9788170998532 |language=English |ref={{SfnRef|Sanajaoba, Manipur, Past and Present: Volume 4|1988}}}}<br />
* {{cite book |last=Parratt |first=Saroj Nalini Arambam |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xZja9ZnSuakC |title=The Court Chronicle of the Kings of Manipur: Volume 2, The Cheitharon Kumpapa |date=2009 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=9788175966383 |ref={{SfnRef|Parratt, The Court Chronicle: Volume 2|2009}}}}<br />
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