Khagemba

Khagemba
(Old Manipuri: Khaki Ngampa)
"Khaki Ngampa" (Ancient Meitei name) and "Khagi Ngamba Khagemba" (Modern Meitei name) of the Meitei king, the ruler of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur')
SuccessorKhunjaoba
BornNingthou Hanba
Kangla
Flag of Meidingu Senbi Khagemba (1597-1652 AD)
Flag used during the era of King Khagemba
Map of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur') and other South East Asian realms during King Khagemba's reign

King Khagemba (Conqueror of the Chinese; 1597–1654), was a monarch from the Kingdom of Kangleipak.[1][2] He also introduced a new form of polo and new apparel styles. Under his regime he focused on a new form of Manipur and built many markets in different places like the Ema market. During his regime many Chinese workers built bridges and walls.The present-day Kangla gate was also built by captured Chinese workers who taught the Manipuris how to make bricks. He was called "The conqueror of the Chinese" or "Khagemba"(khage-Chinese and ngamba-win over) after defeating the Chinese at the northern border of the kingdom. Also during his time Manipur introduced coins widely in the kingdom. Under his regime there was a migration of muslims into the kingdom and Manipur established good relationships with the Mughal Empire.[3]

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  2. ^ Thokchom, Jayanti (2011). "Migration and Settlement of the Brahmana as in Manipur". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 72: 468–475. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44146740.
  3. ^ Devi, Khwairakpam Renuka (2011). "Representation of the Pre-Vaishnavite Culture of the Meiteis: "Cheitharol Kumpapa" of Manipur". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 72: 501–508. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44146744.