Irengba

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Irengba
Meitei Ningthou
King of Ningthouja dynasty
Monarchy 983 CE - 1073 CE
Coronation 983 CE
Predecessor Yanglou Keiphaba
Successor Loiyumba
Died1073 CE
Issue Loiyumba
Names
Meidingu Kainou Irengba
House Ningthouja dynasty
FatherYanglou Keiphaba
Religion Sanamahism
OccupationMonarch of the Ningthouja dynasty

Meidingu Kainou Irengba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 983 CE to 1073 CE. [1] He fought the Moirangs at Ithai and was victorious. [2] [3] He succeeded his father Yanglou Keiphaba, [2] and was succeeded by his son Loiyumba. [1] [4]

The Heikru Hidongba festival was first celebrated during the reign of Irengba. [5] [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Tensuba, Keerti Chand. Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN   8121003083.
  2. 1 2 Singh, R.K Jhalajit. A Short History of Manipur. Digital Library of India.
  3. ↑ Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt. Cheitharol Kumbaba: The Court Chronicles Of the Kings of Manipur Vol.1. Routledge.
  4. ↑ Singh, L. Joychandra (1995). The Lost Kingdom: Royal Chronicle of Manipur. Prajatantra Publishing House.
  5. ↑ Bahadur, Mutua (1988). Jewelleries of Manipur. Mutua Museum.
  6. ↑ "Heikru Hidongba Cultural History of Manipur By Ch Jamini". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
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