Laiphangba
Laiphangba (also spelled Laiphangpa) was a king of the Khuman dynasty, a powerful royal family in ancient Kangleipak (today's Manipur). He ruled from 570 CE to 620 CE.[1][2] He was the son of Khomba Ningthouba and ruled at the same time as the Meitei king Ura Konthouba of the Ningthouja dynasty, who ruled from 567 CE to 657 CE.[3][4]
| Laiphangba | |
|---|---|
| Khuman Ningthou | |
| 570 CE – 620 CE | |
| Predecessor | Khomba Ningthouba |
| Successor | Punshi Yumoiba |
| Spouse | Nganurol Kaireima |
| Issue | Punshi Yumoiba |
| House | Khuman dynasty |
| Father | Khomba Ningthouba |
| Religion | Sanamahism |
| Occupation | Monarch |
Reign
In 575 CE, Laiphangba built Mayang Imphal as a second capital city of the Khuman kingdom. The first capital was in Thoubal.[1][2] Having two capitals helped make the government stronger and showed that both cities were important.[2] During his time, the Khuman kingdom also became more powerful in the western parts of the region.[1][2][3][4]
Legacy
His son, Punshi Yumoiba, became king after him and continued to develop Mayang Imphal as an important capital city.[1][2][3][4]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Khelchandra Singh, Ningthoukhongjam. Khuman Kangleirol (in mni) (1980). India: Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Ibobi, Laikhuram. Khuman Kangleiron Amasung Laikhuram Shageigee Meihouron (in mni) (1998). India: Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Kullachandra Sharma, B. Khuman Ningthouron Lambuba (in mni) (1998). India: Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Kullachandra, B.. Khumal Ningthourol Lambuba (in mni) (1989). India: Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.