Luwang Ningthou Punshiba, shortly known as Luwang Punshiba (Old Manipuri: Luwang Punshipa), is a king of the Luwang dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) civilization.[1][2] He is best known for his long life and outstanding wisdom in Manipuri folklore and history of Manipur.
Luwang Ningthou Punshiba | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon of Ancient Manipur | |||||||||
Monarchy | ca. 7th century AD | ||||||||
Predecessor | King Nongban Pombi Luwaoba | ||||||||
| |||||||||
Royalty | Luwang dynasty | ||||||||
Father | King Nongban Pombi Luwaoba (according to legend) | ||||||||
Mother | Koubru Namoinu (according to legend) | ||||||||
Religion | Meiteism of Sanamahism | ||||||||
Occupation | King of the Luwang dynasty |
According to the Hijan Hirao and the Hirol, he is the originator of the Hiyang Tannaba (boat race) with the invention of the Hiyang Hiren (traditional boat).[3][4][5]
Some historians opined that Luwang Ningthou Punshiba is the fourth descendant of Poireiton and he has nine wives.[6] Regarding relationship with the Meitei kings of the Ningthouja dynasty, Punshiba gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong (663 AD-763 AD) when he was a prince.[7][8] Besides, the great-grandson of Luwang Ningthou Punshiba (from his first wife) married Meitei king Naothingkhong's's daughter.[9]
However, he is also considered as a mythological divine figure in some literary works.[10][11]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Khaute, Lallian Mang (2010). The Sangai: The Pride of Manipur. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-772-0.
- ^ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8.
- ^ Khaute, Lallian Mang (2010). The Sangai: The Pride of Manipur. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-772-0.
- ^ Session, North East India History Association (1990). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
- ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi (1998). Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-564331-2.
- ^ Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology. Sahitya Akademi. 1997. ISBN 9788126003655.
- ^ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8.