Paikhomba

Paikhomba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja royal family of Medieval Manipur. He ruled from 1666 CE to 1697 CE. He is known for bringing back his father's skull from the Maram village by hiding his identity and acting as a common person. He was brought up by the Maram tribal chief and later got the skulls of his father and his elder brother's, with the help of the chief's daughter, Ingallei.

Ingallei was married to Paikhomba, but their couple life ended very quickly in sadness and separation.

During his time, trade with the neighbouring kingdoms reached its highest point. The Kabos attacked the Meitei kingdom during his time in 1692 CE but were not successful. They were pushed back to the riverside of the Chindwin by Paikhomba.

After his son died of smallpox in 1672 CE, Paikhomba took in his nephew Chairairongba as his future successor.

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Category:Kings of Manipur
Category:Meitei culture
Category:History of Manipur