Gharib Niwaz (Manipur)
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Gharib Niwaz (born Pamheiba, 1690–1751, Meitei: /pāmheiba/,[2] Sanskrit: Gopal Singh[3]) was the ruler of the Manipur Kingdom,[4] ruling from c. 1709 until his death in 1751. He introduced Hinduism as the state religion of his kingdom (1717)[1][5] and changed the name of the kingdom from "Kangleipaak" to the Sanskrit Manipur (1724). He changed his royal name from his birth name Pamheipa to the Persianate "Gharib Niwaz".[1][6][7] During most of his reign he was engaged in warfare against the weakened Burmese Toungoo Dynasty.[8]
Pamheiba Gharib Niwaz | |||||
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Meidingu, Ningthou & Maharaja of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur kingdom') | |||||
King of Manipur | |||||
Reign | 1709–13 December 1751 | ||||
Coronation | 1720 | ||||
Predecessor | Pitambar Charairongba[1] | ||||
Successor | Gaurisiam | ||||
Born | Pamheiba[1] 23 December 1690 | ||||
Died | 13 December 1751 (aged 60) | ||||
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House | Ningthouja dynasty | ||||
Father | Pitambar Charairongba[1] | ||||
Mother | Nungthilchaibi | ||||
Religion | Hinduism |
In the early years of his rule (1710-1717 CE), Garib Niwaz focused on consolidating his empire and engaging in military expeditions, including a notable victory in 1714 when his forces, disguised as a marriage party, defeated Burmese troops at the confluence of Chindwin and Ru Rivers.[9] As conflicts with the expanding Burmese empire intensified, Garib Niwaz achieved significant military triumphs, such as defeating Burmese forces at Shan villages and successfully defending against Burmese and Tripuri attacks in 1723.
Garib Niwaz's military endeavors went beyond defense, with offensive campaigns against Tripuris in 1727 and 1733, and multiple invasions into Burma from 1724 to 1741. The conquest of Saigang city on the Irrawaddy in 1738 highlighted his military prowess. His legacy, marked by tales of triumph over Burmese forces, showcases Garib Niwaz's strategic brilliance and the enduring impact of his military successes. Under his rule, the Manipuri empire reached unprecedented heights, solidifying its dominance in South-East Asia and leaving an indelible mark on the region's history. According to historian Gangmumei, during the reign of Garib Niwaz, the Manipuri empire achieved the peak of its power and consolidation in the contemporary South-East Asian region. [10]