Fitting tributes paid to Maharaja Narsingh on his 168th death anniv
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 11 2018:
Manipur State Archaeology, Department of Art & Culture observed the 168th death anniversary of Maharaja Narsingh at Kangla today.
The observance function was graced by Commissioner (Art & Culture) M Lakshmikumar Singh as chief guest; former member of Manipur Human Rights Commission RK Rajendro as president and owner of Mutuwa Museum, Mutuwa Bahadur as guest of honour.
Lakshmikumar led in offering floral tributes at the graveyard of Maharaja Narsingh.
Contingents of Manipur Rifles gave guard of honour and gun salute and members present at the occasion observed a two minutes silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
Speaking at the function, Lakshmikumar recalled the remarkable contributions of Maharaja Narsingh towards promoting integrity and unity in the State.
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He exhorted the younger generation to follow the footsteps adopted by the Maharaja to inculcate a sense of patriotism and belonging.
It may be mentioned that Maharaja Narsingh was the son of King Bhadra Singh (1824-1825) and Chanu Premlata, the third wife.
He was born on May 6, 1792 at Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai, Imphal West.
When Manipur was under the suzerainty of Burmese, Maharaja Narasingh fled from Manipur to Cachar for his life with his family and took asylum at Jatrapur on the eastern bank of Khoiripat.
Though he had no power to oust the Burmese from Manipur, he felt suffering for his motherland.
Under the command of Maharaja Gambhirsingh and prince Narasingh, the soldier of Manipur drove out the Burmese from Manipur.
After the liberation of Manipur, Gambhirsingh became the king of Manipur and prince Narasingh was appointed as the 'Jubaraj' and 'Senapati' .
Narasingh gave his support and cooperation in the reconstruction of Manipur which was devastated by the Burmese.
After the futile attempt of Matrimayum Nobin, the king,, his queen mother and all their supporters fled to Cachar.
After ten days, regent prince Narasingh became the king of Manipur.
He shifted the capital from Canchipur to Kangla as their ancestral seat of power at Imphal.
Maharaja Narasingh died on April 11, 1850 .
He was cremated inside the sacred Kangla.