Chitsai
| Ajit Sai Chitsai | |
|---|---|
| King of Manipur | |
| Reign | 1748–1751 |
| Predecessor | Pamheiba |
| Successor | Bharatsai |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | Unknown |
| Dynasty | Ningthouja dynasty |
| Father | Pamheiba |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Chitshai, also known as Ajit Sai, Ugut Shah, Chit Sain, Chitsai, and Kelemba, was a Meitei ruler who reigned over Manipur from 1748 to 1751. He was a son of King Pamheiba (Gharib Niwaz).[1]
Reign
According to historical accounts, Chitshai ascended the throne of Manipur in 1748 after allegedly assassinating his father and his elder brother on the banks of the Brahmaputra.[2][3] His reign, lasting until 1751, was marked by internal strife and political turmoil.[4]
Conflict and expulsion
Chitshai's rule was soon challenged by his brother, who expelled him in 1751.[4][5] After being ousted, Chitshai sought support from the British East India Company in Chittagong, but they did not offer assistance.[4]
References
- ^ Keen, Caroline (2015-07-03). An Imperial Crisis in British India: The Manipur Uprising of 1891. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78673-987-2.
- ^ Jetley, Moon Moon. "Historical Tales: Looking Beyond the Archives".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (2005). The Court Chronicle of the Kings of Manipur: 33-1763 CE. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-34430-2.
- ^ a b c Sebastian, Rodney (2021). "Refashioning Kingship in Manipur in the 18th Century: The Politico-Religious Projects of Garibniwaz and Bhāgyacandra". Religions. 12 (12): 1041. doi:10.3390/rel12121041.
- ^ "Manipur | History, Government, Map, Capital, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2025-05-02.