Bodhachandra Singh
Maharaja of Manipur
About Bodhachandra Singh
Lived 1909 – 1955 (aged 45–46).
Life Bodhchandra Singh was born to Maharaja Churachand Singh, the ruler of Manipur installed by the British Raj in 1891. He was born to the second Rani of Churchand Singh on 24 July 1908. He was educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur between ages 12 and 20. He was joined by his younger brother Priyobrata Singh at the college.
He married Rajkumari Tharendra Kishori (later known as Rajkumari Ram Priya Devi), a daughter of the Raja of Bodo Khimedi, in 1929. He divorced her in 1941, and subsequently married Iswari Devi, daughter of Prince Ramaraja of Ramnagar, who was a cousin of the King of Nepal.
Succession The Maharaja retained his title for his lifetime and passed it on to his son and heir Okendrajit Singh. Afterwards, the royal titles were abolished by the Indian Parliament.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bodhachandra Singh?
Maharaja of Manipur
When was Bodhachandra Singh born?
Bodhachandra Singh was born in 1909 in Imphal.
When did Bodhachandra Singh die?
Bodhachandra Singh died on 9 December 1955 in Imphal.
What nationality was Bodhachandra Singh?
Bodhachandra Singh's recorded nationality: Manipur.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Bodhachandra Singh
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