Madhuchandra Singh

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Induprabha with Krishna Chandra, King of Cachar.

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Maharaja Madhuchandra Singh or Meidingu Tamlen KhombaTemplate:Sfnp (Template:Langx) was a king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur who ruled from 1801 to 1804.[1] He was the third son of King Bhagyachandra.Template:Sfnp Accordingly, he ascended the throne in 1800, but was crowned in 1801.Template:SfnpTemplate:Sfnp

Family

Madhuchandra Singh was the third son of King Bhagyachandra,Template:Sfnp born by Khayoiron Ngangbam Chanu Metuloikhombi Wairang Lamnembi (Harimati).Template:Sfnp Eventually after Bhagyachandra's death, his numerous sons fought for the throne.Template:Sfnp

Bhagyachandra had eight sons;Template:Sfnp[2][3]

Reign

Madhuchandra became king at age 36,Template:Sfnp soon after his older brother, Labanyachandra was assassinated after a conspiracy by his younger siblings, Daoji and Gambhir Singh.Template:Sfnp[4] Following his death, Madhuchandra took the throne, foiling the conspirators' plans.[5] He made Kanchipur as the second capital as the kingdom.Template:Sfnp During his reign, he also introduced three coins made of bell metal[6] He was crowned with his queen, Meitei Reima Yanglei Ngambi from the Haobam family.Template:SfnpTemplate:Sfnp on 30th April 1801.

He made his two younger brothers, Chourjit Singh his Yuvaraja, or crown prince, and Marjit Singh the Senapati, or General.Template:Sfnp[7][4] However, Chourjit Singh opposed Madhuchandra and went to Cachar in 1802.Template:Sfnp

Manufacture of muskets

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.Template:Sfnp

Religion and alliance with Cachar

In 1801, Tamlen Khomba placed a new image of Mahaprabhu in the temple of Bishnupur. He also built Shri Govindajee's chapel and new temples. Many Brahmins and royals made pilgrimages to the Ganga during his rule.Template:Sfnp

He maintained friendly ties with the Cachar in 1802 and married his beautiful daughter, Induprabha, to the King of Cachar, Krishna Chandra.Template:Sfnp[8]

Deposition and death

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.[9] Madhuchandra was dethroned and was forced to flee to Cachar.Template:SfnpTemplate:Sfnp Chourjit then became King, with his mother, Chingakham Chanu Devahuti becoming the Queen Mother.[10]

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.Template:SfnpTemplate:SfnpTemplate:Sfnp

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.Template:SfnpTemplate:SfnpTemplate:Sfnp

References

  1. ↑ Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais{{#if:Tensuba|, Tensuba}. Inter-India Publications(1993). ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7
  2. ↑ History Of Manipur{{#if:Roy|, Roy}(1958)
  3. ↑ Bleeding Manipur{{#if:Tarapot|, Tarapot}. Har-Anand Publications(2003). ISBN 9788124109021
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 History of Modern Manipur, 1826-1949{{#if:Dena|, Dena}. Orbit Publishers-Distributors(1991)
  5. ↑ History of Manipur{{#if:Roy|, Roy}. Eastlight Book House(1973)
  6. ↑ Archaeology in Manipur{{#if:Devi|, Devi}. Rajesh Publications(2003). ISBN 978-81-85891-18-7
  7. ↑ 1857 and Prince Narendrajit (Sana Chahi Ahum){{#if:Devi|, Devi}. Concept Publishing Company(2024-01-01). ISBN 978-93-5594-769-7
  8. ↑ Maharani Induprabha a historical novel A Book Review. www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
  9. ↑ Manipur Myanmar Historical Connections{{#if:Singh|, Singh}. Concept Publishing Company(2022-01-01). ISBN 978-93-5439-078-4
  10. ↑ Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness{{#if:Birajit|, Birajit}. ARECOM ( Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur)(2014-12-01)

Bibliography

  • Colonialism to Democracy: A History of Manipur, 1819-1972{{#if:Joykumar Singh|, Joykumar Singh}. Spectrum Publications(2002). ISBN 9788187502449
  • A Short History of Manipur{{#if:Jhalajit Singh|, Jhalajit Singh}
  • The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs: From 1666 CE to 1850 CE{{#if:Somorjit Sana|, Somorjit Sana}. Waikhom Ananda Meitei(2010). ISBN 9788184652109
  • The Meitheis. Harvard University.
  • Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Volume 4{{#if:Sanajaoba|, Sanajaoba}. Mittal Publications(1988). ISBN 9788170998532
  • The Court Chronicle of the Kings of Manipur: Volume 2, The Cheitharon Kumpapa{{#if:Parratt|, Parratt}. Cambridge University Press(2009). ISBN 9788175966383
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