Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Nawab Muhammad Saani's "Kaaji" tittle



       After the  agreement between Nawab Muhammad Saani and Manipur King Khagemba in 1606 AD the Muslims were allowed to settled permanently in Manipur as I mentioned in earlier article.
       Nawab Muhammad Saani was a Pasha Leader of  Mughal emperior.Being as leader he was offered to marry two Manipuri Women name as Nongthombam Chanu Maitek Sana and Chakpram Malei.Nongthombam Chanu Maitek Sana got a son called Ahong but Chakpram Malei did not have any offspring.Nawab Muhammad Saani’s residence was Moirangthem Jonmosthan Mongbahanba’s Paka leikai.Nawab was known as ‘Borosena’ by Meitei (Manipuri) people.He was awarded as Kaji a respectful title by Meitei for the Muslim Community.Kaji is an Arabic word means Protector to the community,decision maker.He was responsible for the 1007 Muslims who were married 1007 Meitei Women  and settled in Manipur.

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