Naothingkhong
Meidingu Hongnemyoi Khunjao Naothingkhong (Old Manipuri: Meitingu Hongnemyoi Khunchao Naothingkhong[6]) was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). He is the successor of Ura Konthouba and the predecessor of Khongtekcha. He ran away from the Kangla at the age of about 10 or 12 years and went to live along the Shelloi Langmais in the Nongmaiching Hill in the eastern Manipur.[7] He was mad in love with Pitang-nga, a Langmai girl and married her.[2] They lived in her parents' house. This is the first reference to the matrilocal residence in the history of Manipuri ethnicity.[8] According to ancient sources, he has six wives from different clan principalities of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak).[9] In fact, he has nine total wives, out of which three are childless. So, in general cases, it is regarded as he has six wives.[10] He married Princess Ewanglon Namun Chaobee after engagement.[3] Luwang Ningthou Punshiba of Luwang dynasty gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong when he was a prince.[11][12][13] Besides, the great grandson of Luwang Ningthou Punshiba (from his first wife) got married to Naothingkhong's daughter.[14]
| Naothingkhong | |||||||||
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| 662 AD-762 AD (2060 MF-2160 MF) | |||||||||
| 662 AD (2060 MF) | |||||||||
| Predecessor | Ura Konthouba | ||||||||
| Successor | Khongtekcha | ||||||||
| Born | Hongnemyoi Khunjao[1] | ||||||||
| Spouse | Pitang-nga,[2] Ewanglon Namun Chaobee[3] | ||||||||
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| Royalty | Ningthouja dynasty | ||||||||
| Father | Ura Konthouba[4] | ||||||||
| Mother | Leima Nungjengshu[5] | ||||||||
| Religion | Meiteism of Sanamahism | ||||||||
| Occupation | Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) | ||||||||
The Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba (English: Naothingkhong's accession to the throne), a literary work, narrates his life story of how he ascended the throne.[15][16][17][18] He defeated Mangang Konkhuchaa Atengba, the chief of Mangang tribe, after which the Mangangs merged into the Ningthoujas.[19][20] He is one of the nine kings associated with the design of a historic flag.[21] The Meitei family Lourembam of the Ningthouja dynasty branch appeared during the reign of Naothingkhong.[22]
References
- ↑ Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. ISBN 9788180695728.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. pp. Page no. 83. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
- ↑ Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
- ↑ Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi (1998). Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-564331-2.
- ↑ Singh, Elangbam Nilakanta (1982). Aspects of Indian Culture. Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
- ↑ Devi, Maimom Shanti (2001). Development of Education in Manipur. Rajesh Publications. ISBN 978-81-85891-29-3.
- ↑ Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.
- ↑ Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi (1998). Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-564331-2.
- ↑ Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-0365-5.
- ↑ Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (2020-11-25). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-29629-7.
- ↑ Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology. Sahitya Akademi. 1997. ISBN 9788126003655.
- ↑ Jadavpur Journal of Comparative Literature. 2005.
- ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
- ↑ Kabui, Gangmumei (2004). The History of the Zeliangrong Nagas: From Makhel to Rani Gaidinliu. Spectrum Publications. ISBN 978-81-87502-76-0.
- ↑ Anvīkshā. Jadavpur University. 2004.
- ↑ Session, North East India History Association (1999). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
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- Glimpses of Manipuri Language, Literature, and Culture. 1970.
- Siṃha, Kārāma Manimohana (1991). History of the Christian Missions in Manipur and Neighbouring States. ISBN 9788170992851.