Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur (19 August 1908 – 17 May 1947) was a king (or Maharaja) of Tripura State.He is popularly known as "The Architect Of Modern Tripura"

Maharaja Colonel Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur GBE, KCSI
Maharaja
Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur
Reign	1923–1947
Predecessor	Birendra Kishore Manikya
Successor	Kirit Bikram Kishore Deb Barman (with Kanchan Prava Devi as Regent) from 1947 to 1949
Born	(1908-08-19)19 August 1908
Died	17 May 1947(1947-05-17) (aged 38)
Spouse	Kanchan Prava Devi
Issue	Kirit Bikram Kishore Deb Barman
Names Colonel Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur
Dynasty	Manikya dynasty
Father	Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya Debbarma
Mother	Maharani Arundhuti Devi
Religion	Hinduism
Occupation	Administrator

He was succeeded by his son, Maharaja Kirit Bikram Kishore Deb Barman, who was the nominal king for two years till the state's merger into India in 1949. Since he was a minor during this time, the state was governed by a Council of Regency headed by his mother.

Legacy

Kingdom of Tripura
Part of History of Tripura
Kings of Tripura Maha Manikya c. 1400–1431 Dharma Manikya I 1431–1462 Ratna Manikya I 1462–1487 Pratap Manikya 1487 Vijaya Manikya I 1488 Mukut Manikya 1489 Dhanya Manikya 1490–1515 Dhwaja Manikya 1515–1520 Deva Manikya 1520–1530 Indra Manikya I 1530–1532 Vijaya Manikya II 1532–1563 Ananta Manikya 1563–1567 Udai Manikya I 1567–1573 Joy Manikya I 1573–1577 Amar Manikya 1577–1585 Rajdhar Manikya I 1586–1600 Ishwar Manikya 1600 Yashodhar Manikya 1600–1623 Interregnum 1623–1626 Kalyan Manikya 1626–1660 Govinda Manikya 1660–1661 Chhatra Manikya 1661–1667 Govinda Manikya 1661–1673 Rama Manikya 1673–1685 Ratna Manikya II 1685–1693 Narendra Manikya 1693–1695 Ratna Manikya II 1695–1712 Mahendra Manikya 1712–1714 Dharma Manikya II 1714–1725 Jagat Manikya 1725–1729 Dharma Manikya II 1729 Mukunda Manikya 1729–1739 Joy Manikya II c. 1739–1744 Indra Manikya II c. 1744–1746 Udai Manikya II c. 1744 Joy Manikya II 1746 Vijaya Manikya III 1746–1748 Lakshman Manikya 1740s/1750s Interregnum 1750s–1760 Krishna Manikya 1760–1783 Rajdhar Manikya II 1785–1806 Rama Ganga Manikya 1806–1809 Durga Manikya 1809–1813 Rama Ganga Manikya 1813–1826 Kashi Chandra Manikya 1826–1829 Krishna Kishore Manikya 1829–1849 Ishan Chandra Manikya 1849–1862 Bir Chandra Manikya 1862–1896 Birendra Kishore Manikya 1909–1923 Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya 1923–1947 Kirit Bikram Kishore Manikya 1947–1949 1949–1978 (titular) Kirit Pradyot Manikya 1978–present (titular)
Tripura monarchy data
Manikya dynasty (Royal family)
Agartala (Capital of the kingdom)
Ujjayanta Palace (Royal residence)
Pushbanta Palace (Royal residence)
Neermahal (Royal residence)
Rajmala (Royal chronicle)
Tripura Buranji (Chronicle)
Chaturdasa Devata (Family deities)

• Bir Bikram Institution (School), Tripura, Dharmanagar
• Maharaja Bir Bikram College
• Maharaja Bir Bikram University
• Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala
• Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur (1908–1947) ruled the princely state of Tripura from 1923 until his death in 1947. His reign is often regarded as a significant period in the history of Tripura due to his progressive policies and developmental initiatives.
• Under Maharaja Bir Bikram's leadership, Tripura saw substantial advancements in infrastructure and education. He is particularly noted for establishing the first airport in Tripura, the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, which enhanced connectivity and boosted economic development in the region.
• Maharaja Bir Bikram was also instrumental in modernizing the state's capital, Agartala, with the planning and construction of new roads, public buildings, and urban facilities.
• Maharaja Bir Bikram maintained good relations with the Bengali Hindu community in his kingdom, who held important Ministerial and Administrative positions in his Kingdom. His inclusive governance approach fostered a sense of unity and cooperation among the diverse population of Tripura. The Rajmala, the royal chronicle of Tripura, has historically been written in Bengali, reflecting the cultural and linguistic ties within the region.Bengali was the Official Court language of Tripura And all the Royal Decrees and Administrative Orders were passed in Bengali.
• Education was a key focus during his reign. He founded several schools and colleges, including the Maharaja Bir Bikram College in Agartala, to promote higher education and create a learned citizenry. His policies ensured that education was accessible to people from different sections of society, thus contributing to the socio-economic upliftment of Tripura.
• Maharaja Bir Bikram was a patron of the arts and culture. He supported various cultural activities and institutions, fostering a rich cultural heritage in Tripura. His efforts in preserving the cultural identity of the state have had a lasting impact.
• In addition to his contributions to education and infrastructure, Maharaja Bir Bikram introduced reforms in administration and governance. He worked towards the welfare of his subjects by implementing progressive policies and promoting social justice.
• The era of Maharaja Bir Bikram remains a cornerstone in the history of Tripura, marking a period of modernization and progress that laid the foundation for the state's future development. His visionary leadership continues to be remembered and celebrated in Tripura.

Titles

• 1909–1923: Srila-Srijukta Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Jubaraj Goswami Bahadur
• 1923–1935: His Highness Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Radhakrishnapada Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura
• 1935–1937: His Highness Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Radhakrishnapada Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sir Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura, KCSI
• 1937–1942: Captain His Highness Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Radhakrishnapada Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sir Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura, KCSI
• 1942–1944: Major His Highness Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Radhakrishnapada Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sir Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura, KCSI
• 1944–1946: Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Radhakrishnapada Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sir Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura, KCSI
• 1946–1947: Colonel His Highness Bisam-Samar-Bijojee Mahamopadhyaya Radhakrishnapada Pancha-Srijukta Maharaja Sri Sri Sri Sir Bir Bikram Kishore Deb Barman Manikya Bahadur, Maharaja of Tripura, GBE, KCSI

Honours

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• King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935
• Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India, 1935
• 1939–1945 Star – 1945
• Burma Star – 1945
• War Medal 1939–1945 – 1945
• Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, 1946