Naothingkhong

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Naothingkhong
Monarchy 662 AD-762 AD (2060 MF-2160 MF)
Coronation 662 AD (2060 MF)
Predecessor Ura Konthouba
Successor Khongtekcha
BornHongnemyoi Khunjao [1]
Spouse Pitang-nga, [2] Ewanglon Namun Chaobee [3]
Names
Meitingu Naothingkhong
Era name and dates
Ancient Manipur: 662 AD-762 AD (2060 MF-2160 MF)
Royalty Ningthouja dynasty
Father Ura Konthouba [4]
Mother Leima Nungjengshu [5]
Religion Meiteism of Sanamahism
OccupationRuler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak)

Meidingu Hongnemyoi Khunjao Naothingkhong (Old Manipuri : Meitingu Hongnemyoi Khunchao Naothingkhong [6] ) was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). He was 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. 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. 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) married Naothingkhong's daughter. [14]

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] He defeated Mangang Konkhuchaa Atengba, the chief of Mangang tribe, after which the Mangangs merged into the Ningthoujas. [18] [19] He is one of the nine kings associated with the design of a historic flag. [20] The Meitei family Lourembam of the Ningthouja dynasty branch appeared during the reign of Naothingkhong. [21]

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References

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  4. 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.
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  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.
  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.
  9. 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.
  10. Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi (1998). Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East. Oxford University Press. ISBN   978-0-19-564331-2.
  11. Singh, Elangbam Nilakanta (1982). Aspects of Indian Culture. Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
  12. Devi, Maimom Shanti (2001). Development of Education in Manipur. Rajesh Publications. ISBN   978-81-85891-29-3.
  13. Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.
  14. Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi (1998). Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East. Oxford University Press. ISBN   978-0-19-564331-2.
  15. Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN   978-81-260-0365-5.
  16. Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (2020-11-25). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. ISBN   978-1-000-29629-7.
  17. Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology. Sahitya Akademi. 1997. ISBN   9788126003655.
  18. 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.
  19. Kabui, Gangmumei; Kamei, Gangmumei (2004). The History of the Zeliangrong Nagas: From Makhel to Rani Gaidinliu. Spectrum Publications. ISBN   978-81-87502-76-0.
  20. Anvīkshā. Jadavpur University. 2004.
  21. Session, North East India History Association (1999). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.