Punshi Yumoiba
Adon Punshi Yumoiba (Old Manipuri: Aton Punshi Yumoipa) was a ruler of the Khuman dynasty of ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur).[1][2] He reigned from 620 CE to 700 CE.[3]
| Adon Punshi Yumoiba | |||||
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| Khuman Ningthou | |||||
| King of the Khuman dynasty | |||||
| 620 C.E – 700 C.E | |||||
| Predecessor | Laiphangba | ||||
| Successor | Senba Mimaba | ||||
| Spouse | Nganurol Chanu Khambi | ||||
| Issue | Yoithongai, Keirunghangbi, Khayoilon Nganbi | ||||
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| House | Khuman dynasty | ||||
| Father | Laiphangba | ||||
| Mother | Nganurol Kaireima | ||||
| Religion | Sanamahism | ||||
| Occupation | Monarch | ||||
He was a contemporary of King Naothingkhong of the Ningthouja dynasty.[3]
Reign and alliances
During his reign, Punshi Yumoiba built up the political and cultural significance of Nongyai Leikoipung (Mayang Imphal), the second capital city founded by his father Laiphangba. He made a strong alliance with King Naothingkhong of the Ningthouja dynasty. Punshi Yoimoiba provided shelter to him and later gave him his daughter, Keirunghangbi to marriage.[2][1]
With this alliance, Punshi Yumoiba also gave a part of the Khuman kingdom to the Meitei kingdom. However, this political act caused a disagreement among the Khuman people and led to the rebellion by Senba Mimaba.[2]
Religion and cultural legacy
Punshi Yumoiba also started the worship of the goddess Imoinu. He built her shrine at the royal palace at Mayang Imphal. This was an important role in starting the worship if Imoinu into the cultural and spiritual practices of the Khuman dynasty.[1][2]
Sources
References
- Khelchandra Singh, Ningthoukhongjam. Khuman Kangleirol (in mni) (1980)Digital Library of India.
- Ibobi, Laikhuram. Khuman Kangleiron Amasung Laikhuram Shageigee Meihouron (in mni) (1998)Digital Library of India.
- Kullachandra Sharma, B.. Khuman Ningthourol Lambuba (in mni) (1998)Digital Library of India.