Rajmala
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Rajmala is the ancient royal chronicle
of the Kings of Tripura
. It has been written in Bengali
since the 14th century AD
. Initially, but unrecorded it was in circulation in Kokborok language, the language of the Tripura
kings before it was translated to Bengali
in the 14th century.
, origin of the royal family and their reigns etc. Rajmala was first composed during the reign of Dharma Manikya -1 (1431 A.D - 149th King.The royal priest Dhurlabhendra Chantai recited the Rajmala in Tripuri language, which the two Brahmin
Pandits name Sukreshwar and Baneshwar
of the royal court translated in Bengali. This book written in Bengali verse in the 15th century is considered one of book of ancient Bengali language and literature.
The Rajmala or annals of Tripura
were compiled by Brahmins or the Pradhan mantris of the court of Tripura
. The Rajmala is a curiosity as presenting us with the oldest specimen of Bengali composition extant. The first part of it having been compiled in the beginning of the 15th century. The subsequent parties were composed at a more recent date.
The first part of Rajmala treats of the traditional period of the Tripura Kings
, which mixed up with various mythological accounts; it informs us that the ancient name of Tripura
was 'Kirat' from a person of that name of the Lunar or Indo-Scythian race, the brother of Puru
, who was banished to the Eastern provinces by his father Yayati
, who held the Samrat or Supreme Government of India
.
, a Lunar dynasty in mythology. World history has seen very few such chronological lists of Kings until modern times. It is supposed to be the second longest dynasty from a single line in the world today.
The present one is Maharaja Pradyot Bikram Kishore Manikya Debbarma.
Chronicle
Generally a chronicle is a historical account of facts and events ranged in chronological order, as in a time line. Typically, equal weight is given for historically important events and local events, the purpose being the recording of events that occurred, seen from the perspective of the...
of the Kings of Tripura
Kings of Tripura
The chronicle of Kings of Twipra Kingdom are given below as per the Rajmala, the Chronicle of the Kings, in Bengal, written by court pandits, 15 century onwards #Chandra# Budh# Pururoba# Ayu# Nahusha# Yayati# Druhyu# Babhru# Setu# Anarta# Gandhar...
. It has been written in Bengali
Bengali script
The Bengali alphabet is the writing system for the Bengali language. The script with variations is used for Assamese and is basis for Meitei, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Kokborok, Garo and Mundari alphabets. All these languages are spoken in the eastern region of South Asia. Historically, the script has...
since the 14th century AD
Anno Domini
and Before Christ are designations used to label or number years used with the Julian and Gregorian calendars....
. Initially, but unrecorded it was in circulation in Kokborok language, the language of the Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
kings before it was translated to Bengali
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
in the 14th century.
Description
Rajmala is the chronicles of Tipra dynasty like other source of history. It contains descriptions and legend of the kings of TripuraTripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
, origin of the royal family and their reigns etc. Rajmala was first composed during the reign of Dharma Manikya -1 (1431 A.D - 149th King.The royal priest Dhurlabhendra Chantai recited the Rajmala in Tripuri language, which the two Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
Pandits name Sukreshwar and Baneshwar
Baneshwar
Baneshwar is a temple of Shiva located in the village of Nasarapur about 40 KM southwest of Pune. It is a pleasant and calm place amidst a jungle. It was recently discovered and hence declared as a small bird sanctuary hosting a decent amount of rare birds with many Crowned Hornbills...
of the royal court translated in Bengali. This book written in Bengali verse in the 15th century is considered one of book of ancient Bengali language and literature.
The Rajmala or annals of Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
were compiled by Brahmins or the Pradhan mantris of the court of Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
. The Rajmala is a curiosity as presenting us with the oldest specimen of Bengali composition extant. The first part of it having been compiled in the beginning of the 15th century. The subsequent parties were composed at a more recent date.
The first part of Rajmala treats of the traditional period of the Tripura Kings
Kings of Tripura
The chronicle of Kings of Twipra Kingdom are given below as per the Rajmala, the Chronicle of the Kings, in Bengal, written by court pandits, 15 century onwards #Chandra# Budh# Pururoba# Ayu# Nahusha# Yayati# Druhyu# Babhru# Setu# Anarta# Gandhar...
, which mixed up with various mythological accounts; it informs us that the ancient name of Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
was 'Kirat' from a person of that name of the Lunar or Indo-Scythian race, the brother of Puru
Puru
The Purus were a tribe, or a confederation of tribes, mentioned many times in the Rigveda, formed around 3180 BCE. RV 7.96.2 locates them at the banks of the Sarasvati River. There were several factions of Purus, one being the Bharatas...
, who was banished to the Eastern provinces by his father Yayati
Yayati
Yayati was a Puranic king and the son of king Nahusha and one of ancestors of Pandavas. He was a great scholar of Vedas. He had five brothers, Yati, Samyati, Ayati, Viyati and Kriti. He had two wives, Devayani and Sharmishtha. Devayani was the daughter of Shukracharya, the priest of Asuras ....
, who held the Samrat or Supreme Government of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
The Kings of Tripura Kingdom
The Royal history of the Tripura Kingdom had the list of 186 Kings. The first King of the Chronicle is Druhya, one of the sons of YayatiYayati
Yayati was a Puranic king and the son of king Nahusha and one of ancestors of Pandavas. He was a great scholar of Vedas. He had five brothers, Yati, Samyati, Ayati, Viyati and Kriti. He had two wives, Devayani and Sharmishtha. Devayani was the daughter of Shukracharya, the priest of Asuras ....
, a Lunar dynasty in mythology. World history has seen very few such chronological lists of Kings until modern times. It is supposed to be the second longest dynasty from a single line in the world today.
The present one is Maharaja Pradyot Bikram Kishore Manikya Debbarma.
The Kings of Tripura:- 1 to 50
| Sl. No. | Name of King | Sl. No. | Name of King |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chandra | 26. | Basuman |
| 2. | Budh | 27. | Keerti |
| 3. | Pururoba - I | 28. | Kaniyan |
| 4. | Ayu | 29. | Pratishraba |
| 5. | Nahush | 30. | Pratishtho |
| 6. | Yayati | 31. | Shakrajit (Shatrujit) |
| 7. | Druhya | 32. | Pratirddan |
| 8. | Babhru | 33. | Pramath |
| 9. | Setu | 34. | Kalinda |
| 10. | Anarta | 35. | Kromo (Krath) |
| 11. | Gandhar | 36. | Mitrari |
| 12. | Dharmma (Gharma) | 37. | Baribarha |
| 13. | Dhrita (Ghrita) | 38. | Karmuk |
| 14. | Durmad | 39. | Kalang (Kalinga) |
| 15. | Pracheta | 40. | Bhishan |
| 16. | Parachi(Shata Dharma) | 41. | Bhanumitra |
| 17. | Parabasu | 42. | Chitrasen (Agha Chitrasen) |
| 18. | Parishad | 43. | Chitrarath |
| 19. | Arijit | 44. | Chitrayudh |
| 20. | Sujit | 45. | Daitya |
| 21. | Pururoba - II | 46. | Tripur |
| 22. | Bibarn | 47. | Subrai (Trilochan) |
| 23. | Puru Sen | 48. | Dakshin |
| 24. | Megh Barna | 49. | Twidakshin |
| 25. | Bikarna | 50. | Sudakshin |
Kings of Tripura:- 51 to 100
| Sl. No. | Name of King | Sl. No. | Name of King |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51. | Tardakshin | 76. | Muchung Fa (Harihar) |
| 52. | Dharmataru (Dharmatar) | 77. | Maichung Fa (Chandrashekhar) |
| 53. | Dharmapal | 78. | Chandraraj (Tabhuraj or Tarurai) |
| 54. | Sadharma (Sudharma) | 79. | Tarfanai (Tripaly) |
| 55. | Tarbong | 80. | Sumanta |
| 56. | Debang | 81. | Roopabanat (Shretha) |
| 57. | Narangita | 82. | Tarham (Tarhom) |
| 58. | Dharmangad | 83. | Kha Ham (Hariraj) |
| 59. | Rukmangad | 84. | Kotor Fa (Kashiraj) |
| 60. | Somangad | 85. | Kalator Fa (Madhob) |
| 61. | Nojugrai (Nogjog) | 86. | Chandra Fa (Chandraraj) |
| 62. | Torjung | 87. | Gajeshwar |
| 63. | Tor Raj (Rajdharma) | 88. | Beerraj - II |
| 64. | Hamraj | 89. | Nageshwar (Nagpati) |
| 65. | Birraj | 90. | Sikhiraj (Siksharaj) |
| 66. | Shriraj | 91. | Debraj |
| 67. | Shriman (Shrimanta) | 92. | Dhusrang (Durasha or Dhara Ishwar) |
| 68. | Lakshmitaru | 93. | Barkeerti (Birraj or Biraj) |
| 69. | Tarlakshmi (Roopban) | 94. | Sagar Fa |
| 70. | Mailakshmi (Lakshmiban) | 95. | Maloy Chandra |
| 71. | Nageshwar | 96. | Surjyarai (Surjya Narayan) |
| 72. | Jogeshwar | 97. | Achong Fanai (Indra Keerti or Uttang Fani) |
| 73. | Ishwar Fa (Neeldhwaj) | 98. | Beer Singha (Charachar) |
| 74. | Rangkhai (Basuraj) | 99. | Hachung Fa (Achang Fa or Surendra) |
| 75. | Dhanraj Fa | 100. | Bimar |
Kings of Tripura:- 101 to 150
| Sl. No. | Name of King | Sl. No. | Name of King |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101. | Kumar | 126. | Mukunda Fa (Kunda Fa) |
| 102. | Sukumar | 127. | Kamal Rai |
| 103. | Twisarao (Beerchandra or Toksarao) | 128. | Krishnadas |
| 104. | Rajyeshwar (Rajeshwar) | 129. | Jash Fa (Jashoraj) |
| 105. | Nageshwar (Misliraj or Krodheshwar) | 130. | Muchung Fa (Udwab) |
| 106. | Twisong Fa (Tejong Fa | 131. | Sadhu Rai |
| 107. | Narendra | 132. | Pratap Rai |
| 108. | Indrakeerti | 133. | Vishnuprasad |
| 109. | Biman (Paimaraj) | 134. | Baneshwar (Baneeshwar) |
| 110. | Yashoraj | 135. | Beerbahu |
| 111. | Gandhar | 136. | Samrat |
| 112. | Gangaraj (Rajganga) | 137. | Champakeshwar (Champa) |
| 113. | Sukurai (Chitrasen or Chhakru Rai) | 138. | Meghraj (Megh) |
| 114. | Pratit | 139. | Sengkwchak (Dharmadhar) |
| 115. | Misli (Marichi, Malsi or Marusom) | 140. | Sengthum Fa (Kirtidhar, Singhatung Fa) |
| 116. | Gagan (Kathuk) | 141. | Achong Fa (Rajsurjya, Kunjaham Fa) |
| 117. | Keerjit (Noaraj or Nabrai) | 142. | Khichung Fa (Mohon) |
| 118. | Hamtor Fa(Jujaru Fa or Himti or Birraj) | 143. | Dangar Fa (Harirai) |
| 119. | Jangi Fa (Rajendra or Janak Fa) | 144. | Raja Fa |
| 120. | Partha (Debrai or Debraj) | 145. | Ratna Fa (Ratna Manikya) |
| 121. | Sebrai | 146. | Pratap Manikya - I |
| 122. | Durgur Fa (Dankuru Fa, Harirai, Kirit, Adhidharma Fa) | 147. | Mukut Manikya (Mukunda) |
| 123. | Kharung Fa (Kurung Fa, Ramchandra) | 148. | Maha Manikya |
| 124. | Sengfanai (Nrisingha, Singhafani) | 149. | Dharma Manikya - I |
| 125. | Lalit Rai | 150. | Pratap Manikya - II |
Kings of Tripura:- 151 to 184
| Sl. No. | Name of King | Sl. No. | Name of King |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151. | Dhanya Manikya | 168. | Mahendra Manikya |
| 152. | Dhwaj Manikya | 169. | Dharma Manikya - II |
| 153. | Deb Manikya | 170. | Mukunda Manikya |
| 154. | Indra Manikya - I | 171. | Jai Manikya |
| 155. | Vijay Manikya - I | 172. | Indra Manikya - II |
| 156. | Ananta Manikya | 173. | Vijay Manikya - II |
| 157. | Udai Manikya | 174. | Krishna Manikya |
| 158. | Jai Manikya (Loktor Fa) | 175. | Rajdhar Manikya |
| 159. | Amar Manikya | 176. | Ramgana Manikya |
| 160. | Rajdhar Manikya | 177. | Durga Manikya |
| 161. | Jashodhar Manikya | 178. | Kashi Chandra Manikya |
| 162. | Kalyan Manikya | 179. | Krishna Kishore Manikya |
| 163. | Gobinda Manikya | 180. | Ishan Chandra Manikya |
| 164. | Chhatra Manikya (Nakhshatra Rai) | 181. | Bir Chandra Manikya |
| 165. | Ramdev Manikya | 182. | Radha Kishore Manikya |
| 166. | Ratna Manikya - II | 183. | Birendra Kishore Manikya |
| 167. | Narendra Manikya | 184. | Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman Manikya Bahadur was a king of Tripura.He was the king before the merger of Tripura with India. He succeeded his father, Birendra Kishore Debbarman, after the elder man's death on 13 August 1923... |
| 185. | Kirit Bikram Kishore Manikya | 186. | Pradyot Bikram Kishore Manikya |