Pitambar Charairongba
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Pitambar Charairongba also known as "Eningthou Ningthem Charairongba" was the King of Manipur
during the late 17th century. He was one of the first Manipuris
to be converted to Hinduism. He adopted Hinduism on 9 April 1704 CE. He was a follower of the Madhavacharya sect.
, the King that made Hinduism the official religion of Manipur.
to invade Burma. The Burmese King had insulted Charairongba's daughter and asked for another daughter in marriage. Instead of sending his daughter Charairongba sent his son Pamheiba
along with a strong cavalry force that crushed the Burmese
in battle.
Manipur
Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west; it also borders Burma to the east. It covers an area of...
during the late 17th century. He was one of the first Manipuris
Meitei people
The Meeteis or Meiteis are the majority ethnic group of Manipur, India, and because of this are sometimes referred to as Manipuris. Generally speaking, Meitei is an endonym and Manipuri is an exonym...
to be converted to Hinduism. He adopted Hinduism on 9 April 1704 CE. He was a follower of the Madhavacharya sect.
Family
Charairomba was born on Saturday 20th May 1673 CE. He was the father of PamheibaPamheiba
Meidingu Pamheiba was an emperor in Manipur in the early 18th century. After conversion to Hinduism, he made it the official religion of Manipur in 1717...
, the King that made Hinduism the official religion of Manipur.
Conquests
In 1717, he ordered PamheibaPamheiba
Meidingu Pamheiba was an emperor in Manipur in the early 18th century. After conversion to Hinduism, he made it the official religion of Manipur in 1717...
to invade Burma. The Burmese King had insulted Charairongba's daughter and asked for another daughter in marriage. Instead of sending his daughter Charairongba sent his son Pamheiba
Pamheiba
Meidingu Pamheiba was an emperor in Manipur in the early 18th century. After conversion to Hinduism, he made it the official religion of Manipur in 1717...
along with a strong cavalry force that crushed the Burmese
Bamar
The Bamar are the dominant ethnic group of Burma , constituting approximately two-thirds of the population. The Bamar live primarily in the Irrawaddy basin, and speak the Burmese language, which is also the official language of Burma. Bamar customs and identity are closely intertwined with general...
in battle.
External links
- Traditional Religion Of The Meiteis - Manipur Online
- History of Manipur - IIT Guwahati