Meidingu Sameirang (Old Manipuri: Meitingu Sameilang) was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). He is the successor of Naophangba and the predecessor of Ura Konthouba. He was born to King Naophangba of Ningthouja dynasty and Queen Kaireima, the princess of Khuman dynasty.[3] In 518 AD, he defeated Kwakpa Thawanthaba, the chief of the Angom principality and took possession of his territory after killing him.[4]
| Sameirang | |||||||||
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| Monarchy | 517 AD-567 AD (1915 MF-1965 MF) | ||||||||
| Coronation | 517 AD (1915 MF) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Naophangba | ||||||||
| Successor | Ura Konthouba | ||||||||
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| Royalty | Ningthouja dynasty | ||||||||
| Father | Naophangba | ||||||||
| Mother | Queen Kaireima of Khuman dynasty[1][2] | ||||||||
| Religion | Meiteism of Sanamahism | ||||||||
| Occupation | Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) | ||||||||
He founded the "Phaida Loishang" (eunuch institution) led by a head for the first time in the kingdom.[5] During his reign, Yumnaks (Meitei families) like Yengkhom, Keithellakpam and Kheirom are found mentioning in the chronicles. These are the descendants of Thamanglang, the step brother of King Sameirang.[6] His name is mentioned in the inscription found in Khoibu region.[7][8]
References
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- ^ International Journal of Dravidian Linguistics: IJDL. Department of Linguistics, University of Kerala. 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tarapot, Phanjoubam (2003). Bleeding Manipur. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 978-81-241-0902-1.
- ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies: Including Meiteilogy. Parimal Publications.
- ^ Session, North East India History Association (1999). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
- ^ Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (2020-11-25). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-29637-2.
- ^ Bahadur, Mutua (1986). Epigraphical Records of Manipur. Mutua Museum.