Chenglei
Chenglei or Salai Leishangthem or Salang Leishangthem or Sarang Leishangthem is the name of a group of people in the old kingdom of Ancient Manipur, also called Kangleipak. They are one of the old families or clans of the Meitei people.[1]
| Chenglei Sarang-Leishangthem | |||
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 Chenglei (Salang Leishangthem) dynasty sword, a Meitei traditional weapon | |||
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| Country | India | ||
| Region | Manipur | ||
| District | Imphal West | ||
| Ethnicity | Meitei people | ||
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| Chenglei Iputhou | |||
| Last Chief | Thangyi Taobung Khongdouba | ||
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The Chengleis had their own kingdom in a place called Khomjing before they joined the main kingdom of Manipur.[2] They are an important part of Meitei history and culture.
Origin
The Chengleis are one of the seven old clans known as the "Salai Taret" in Meitei tradition.[3] Their history is told in many old stories and books.
Chenglei Media
In the flag of Kangleipak, the green color represents the Chenglei group of Meitei people.[source?]
Related pages
Reference
- ↑ Meeteis Surname. www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal. The History Of Manipur.
- ↑ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti.. 'Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications, 1993. p. 25..
