Kadeng Thangjahanba

"Kadeng Thangjahanba" (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) is one of the principal characters in the ancient Moirang Kangleirol legends.[1][2] He is a blacksmith and a minster in the court of the king of Moirang kingdom.[3] He is a lover of Tonu Laijinglembi.[2][4][5][6][7] According to legend, he has no match as a skilled blacksmith.[8] Many scholars opined Kadeng Thangjahanba to be a real historical figure who existed during the reign of Emperor Iwang Puriklai Laijing Punsiba in Ancient Moirang.[2]

In popular culture

  • "Tonu Laijing Lembi" , a novel, written by Chaoba, is a masterpiece. It is based on the love story of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi.[9]
  • Tonu Laijing Lembi, a literary work, was written by Sarangthem Boramani Sinha in 1949. The saga narrates the love story of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi.[10][11][12]

Further reading

Kadeng Thangjahanba Media

Reference

  1. Khaute, Lallian Mang (2010). The Sangai: The Pride of Manipur. ISBN 9788178357720.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Love Story of Tonu Laijing Lembi a Scientific Perspective by Raghu Ningthoujam".
  3. Gangte, Priyadarshni M. (2008). Customary Laws of Meitei and Mizo Societies of Manipur. ISBN 9788183701303.
  4. Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia of Manipur (3 Vol.). ISBN 9788178358642.
  5. Oinam, Bhagat; Sadokpam, Dhiren A. (11 May 2018). Northeast India: A Reader. ISBN 9780429953200.
  6. Gangte, Priyadarshni M. (2008). Customary Laws of Meitei and Mizo Societies of Manipur. ISBN 9788183701303.
  7. Khaute, Lallian Mang (2010). The Sangai: The Pride of Manipur. ISBN 9788178357720.
  8. Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. ISBN 9788126000869.
  9. George, K. M. (1997). Masterpieces of Indian Literature: Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu. ISBN 9788123719788.
  10. A History of Indian Literature: Struggle for freedom: Triumph and tragedy, 1911-1956. 1991. ISBN 9788179017982.
  11. Das, Sisir Kumar (1995). A History of Indian Literature: Struggle for freedom, triumph and tragedy. 1911-1956. ISBN 9788179017982.
  12. "Tonu Laijinglembi". 1994.