Nara Singh
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Kangla Palace, Imphal | |||||
Spouse | Maharani Daseshori, Wahengbam Chanu Rashmi, Haikrujam Malika, Achom Khemeshori, Nongmaithem Chandrabala, Maibam Dhanapati, Wangambam Neleshori and others | ||||
Issue | Bogendra, grandfather of Maharaja Sir Churchand Singh, Natendra, Angou Senapati, Haochao, Sana Barachaoba, Panganton, Puskar, Sana Uriba, Sana Megajing, ThebaIrendra, Ningtek Sana, Princess Yumshangbi, Princess Chaonu, Princess nongthonbi, Princess Thokchom Ongbi, Princess Konusana, Princess Wangol sana, Princess Chaobiton, Princess Chaobiton and others | ||||
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House | Ningthouja | ||||
Father | Maharaja Badra Singh | ||||
Mother | Queen Loitongbam Chanu Premlata |
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Nara Singh (1792 – 11 April 1850) also known as Chingthanglen Pamheiba and Meetingu Lairen Nonglen Sendreng Manik Khomba, was a ruler of the
Early life
Nara Singh was a son of King Badra Singh (r. April 1825 – June 1825 ) and Queen Loitongbam Chanu Premlata and the great grandson of Emperor
Nara Singh in the First Anglo-Burmese War
Nara Singh appeared in the History of Manipur as the commanding Officer of the Gambhir Singh levy, popularly known as Manipur Levy, which was the most effective force to defeat the Burmese in Cachar and Manipur. Nara Singh got an allowance of Rs. 100 per month from the Government of British India during the First Anglo-Burmese War ( 1824–1826).[4] He showed his military skill and courage in the war of liberation. The Manipur Levy liberated Manipur in June 1825. The last battle of the war of independence was fought at Tamu in December and January 1826. Nara Singh played a vital role in saving the Meitei by inflicting a crushing defeat on the Burmese armies and driving them beyond the historic Ningthi river. The Treaty of Yandabo (1826) concluded the First Anglo-Burmese War, with article 2 of the treaty declaring Gambhir Singh as the independent ruler of Manipur.[5]
As the general of Manipur
During the reign of his second cousin Gambhir Singh (r. 1826–1834 CE) Nara Singh served as the Senapati ( General) of Manipur. He conducted around five military expeditions into the hills of Manipur to subjugate the rebellious chieftains. In December 1826, he successfully conducted military expedition against Thonglang Hao; in February 1827, he led an expedition into Khaki Hao; in October 1828, he conducted Kongchai expedition and in April 1831, he again attacked Khaki Hao in which twenty villages were abandoned.[6]
As the regent of Manipur
Gambhir Singh having sat on the throne for about eight years made up his mind to make a pilgrimage to
Queen-Mother Maisnam Kumudini's conspiracy
Nara Singh looked after the administration of Manipur as the Regent with efficiency and care for the welfare of the people. He was popular during the lifetime of Gambhir Singh. And during his 10-year regency, he got the appreciation of his subjects. He became more popular. Popularity of Nara Singh created a fear and jealousy in the mind of Dowager queen, Maharani Kumudini, the mother of the boy king Chandra Kirti. This ultimately led to the plot for the assassination of the Regent. Queen Kumudini sent Prince Nabin to assassinate him. The plot failed. In consequence of the failure of her plot, Kumudini and her son Chandra Kirti fled to Cachar.
As the king of Manipur
On the abdication of Chandra Kirti in 1844 Nara Singh ascended the throne on the request of his subjects to save the kingdom from chaos and anarchy. According to the Cheitharol Kumbaba Nara Singh ascended the throne on 8 February 1844 at the age of fifty-two. His installation ceremony was performed on 22 November 1844.[8] One of the first acts of Nara Singh as the king was to shift the capital from Langthabal to Imphal.[9]
Death
After a short reign of six years Maharaja Nara Singh died at the
See also
References
- ^ Kamei, Gnangmumei (2009). maharaja Nar Singh: "Eningthou Nungsiba" of manipur. Imphal: The Maharaja Narasingh Merorial Committee. p. 6.
- ^ Hemchandra, Chanam (2004). Meihoubarol sangai Phammang. Imphal.
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- ^ Y, Mohendra Singh (2009). The Status of Manipur (1825-1947). Imphal. pp. 1–2.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Crawfurd, John (1834). Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-General of India to the Court of Ava, appendix. London. pp. 9–10.
- ISBN 978-81-8465-210-9.
- ISBN 81-260-1586-1.
- ^ R.K., Somorjit Sana (2010). The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs (from 1666 CE to 1850 CE). Imphal. p. 344.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ R.K., Jhalajit Singh (1992). A Short History of Manipur. Imphal. p. 267.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Holiday List – Manipur".
External links
- Media related to Raja Nara Singh at Wikimedia Commons
- In revered memory of Maharaja Nara Singh By Haobam Bhuban Singh