Tripura is a land that comprises one of the seven northeastern states of
India. With a history shrouded in legends and traditions, Tripura represents a
land ruled by the Rajas. It is also said to have played a role in the battle of
Kurukshetra. A line of 74 rajas had ruled over Tripura after which the Rajas
were called by the little of 'Manikya'.
In about 1280 AD Tripura experienced the onslaught of the Muslims. The Bengal sultanate dominated till 1515. During the rule of Jasodhara Manikya in 1586 the Tripura Rajas confronted the Mughals ,ceding a portion of Tripura to them after his defeat.
It was during Krishna Manikya's rule from 1760-1783 that Tripura ceded to the British who wrested power on the pretext of resolving issues between the rulers.