Chhatra Manikya (d. 1667) was the

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from 1661 to 1667.

Life

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in 1658, Nakshatra was sent as a hostage to the imperial court. While there, his charisma gained him the favour of the

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. After his father's death and the ascension of his brother

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, Nakshatra made a bid for the throne in 1661. With the backing of the emperor and the military support of the Mughal governor of

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, an attack was launched, with the capital

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being captured on the first assault. Govinda was forced to leave the kingdom and Nakshatra ascended the throne under the name Chhatra Manikya. After he had reigned six years, his brother returned and retook the throne, having used the aid of the neighbouring ruler of Arakan. It is uncertain whether Chhatra was killed by Govinda at this point, or if he had already died prior to the attack.

References

{{reflist Kings of Tripura History of Tripura 1667 deaths