Khagemba
| Khagemba (Old Manipuri: Khaki Ngampa) | |
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"Khaki Ngampa" (Ancient Meitei name) and "Khagi Ngamba Khagemba" (Modern Meitei name) of the Meitei king, the ruler of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur') | |
| Successor | Khunjaoba |
| Born | Ningthou Hanba Kangla |
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King Khagemba (Conqueror of the Chinese; 1597–1654), was a monarch from the Kingdom of Kangleipak. 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.