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Naophangba
Meidingu Naophangba () was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur ( Antique Kangleipak). He is the successor of Naokhamba and the predecessor of Sameiraang. He promulgated a proto-Constitution in 429 AD, which later grew into the Loyumba Shinyen, a written constitution in 1100 AD, during the reign of King Loyumba. He is one of the most outstanding figures in the history of Meitei architecture of Ancient Manipur. He laid the foundation stone of the Kangla, the "Namthak Sarongpung", which is the holiest place to the Manipuri ethnicity. During his reign, the coronation hall in the Kangla was inaugurated and a hog was sacrificed. According to the Loyumba Shinyen, he took command from Mangang Luwang Khuman for the administration of justice in the kingdom. According to the Chakparol, the ten villages of the Chakpas separated during his reign. It was right from his reign that the newcomers (immigrants) were assigned and admitted to the yek salai (clans) and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sameirang
Meidingu Sameirang () was a Meitei people, Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak, Ancient Manipur (Ancient Kangleipak, Antique Kangleipak). He is the successor of Naophangba and the predecessor of Ura Konthouba. He was born to King Naophangba of Ningthouja dynasty and Queen , the princess of Khuman Salai, Khuman dynasty. In 518 AD, he defeated Kwakpa Thawanthaba, the chief of the Angom (clan), Angom principality and took possession of his territory after killing him. He founded the "Phaida Loishang" (eunuch institution) led by a head for the first time in the kingdom. During his reign, Yumnak, Yumnaks (Meitei families) like Yengkhom, Keithellakpam and Kheirom are found mentioning in the chronicles. These are the descendants of Thamanglang, the step brother of King Sameirang. His name is mentioned in the inscription found in Khoibu region. References {{Reflist Other websites Manipur, Past and Present: Nagas & Kuki-ChinsEthnic Relations Among the People o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |