Paikhomba
Meitei Ningthou
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Paikhomba was a Meitei king belonging to the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur. He ruled from the year 1666 CE until 1697 CE[3][4] He is recognized for retrieving his father's skull from the village of Maram by concealing his identity and posing as an ordinary person. The Maram tribal chief raised him, and eventually, with the assistance of the chief's daughter, Ingallei, he obtained both his father's and his elder brother's skulls.[4][5]
| Paikhomba | |
|---|---|
| Meitei Ningthou | |
| Monarchy | 1666 CE - 1697 CE |
| Predecessor | Khunjaoba |
| Successor | Charairongba |
| Born | Poiteikhunkhomba[1] 1645[2] |
| Died | 1697 |
| Spouse | Ingallei, Haobam Chanu Ponglenkhombee[3] |
| House | Ningthouja dynasty |
| Father | Tonaba |
| Religion | Sanamahism |
| Occupation | Monarch of the Kangleipak kingdom |
Ingallei was married to Paikhomba, but their couple life ended very quickly in sadness and separation.[4]
During his time, trade with the neighbouring kingdoms reached its peak.[6] The Kabos invaded the Meitei kingdom during his time in 1692 CE but were unsuccessful. They were driven back to the banks of the Chindwin by Paikhomba.[7]
After his son died of smallpox in 1672 CE, Paikhomba took in his nephew Chairairongba as his future successor.[8]