| Chhatra Manikya | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Tripura | |
| Reign | 1661–1667 |
| Predecessor | Govinda Manikya |
| Successor | Govinda Manikya |
| Born | Nakshatra Roy |
| Died | 1667 |
| Issue | Utsab Roy[1] |
| House | Manikya dynasty |
| Father | Kalyan Manikya |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Chhatra Manikya (died 1667) was theMaharaja ofTripura from 1661 to 1667.
Born Nakshatra Roy, he was a younger son of MaharajaKalyan Manikya. Following his father's defeat at the hands of theMughal princeShah Shuja in 1658, Nakshatra was sent as a hostage to the imperial court.[2] While there, his charisma gained him the favour of theMughal emperor.[3]
After his father's death and the ascension of his brotherGovinda Manikya, Nakshatra made a bid for the throne in 1661. With the backing of the emperor and the military support of the Mughal governor ofBengal, an attack was launched, with the capitalUdaipur being captured on the first assault. Govinda was forced to leave the kingdom and Nakshatra ascended the throne under the name Chhatra Manikya.[4]
After he had reigned six years, his brother returned and retook the throne, having used the aid of the neighbouringruler of Arakan. It is uncertain whether Chhatra was killed by Govinda at this point, or if he had already died prior to the attack.[5]