Paona Brajabashi, originally named Paonam Nawol Singh, was born on December 20th, 1823, to Paonam Tulsiram and Haobam Kunjeswari, during a time of political turmoil. His father held the position of Laipham Lakpa, the head of Laipham Panah. It was later in his life that he acquired the title "Paona Brajabashi.”
