Churachand Singh
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Maharaja Sir Meidingngu Churachand KCSI CBE, also known as Churachandra or Chura Chand[1] (1886–1941) was installed as the [[Raja](ningthou) of Manipur after his predecessor Kulachandra was jailed. He was a 5-year-old boy when he was placed on the throne on 22 September 1891 after the troubles of the 'Anglo-Manipur War of 1891'.[2] In 1907 he was formally declared king, after completing education at Mayo College.[1]
He received the title of Maharaja in 1918 and was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India in the 1934 New Year Honours, becoming Sir Churachandra Singh.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 17, p. 186.
- ^ Ian F.W. Beckett, Victoria's Wars, Shire, ISBN 978-0747803881, p. 62
- ^ Manipur Princely State - (11 gun salute)
