Naothingkhong Explained

Naothingkhong
Reign:662 AD-762 AD (2060 MF-2160 MF)
Reign-Type:Monarchy
Coronation:662 AD (2060 MF)
Predecessor:Ura Konthouba
Successor:Khongtekcha
Birth Name:Hongnemyoi Khunjao[1]
Spouse:Pitang-nga,[2] Ewanglon Namun Chaobee[3]
Full Name:Meitingu Naothingkhong
Era Name:Ancient Manipur
Era Dates:662 AD-762 AD (2060 MF-2160 MF)
House:Ningthouja dynasty
House-Type:Royalty
Father:Ura Konthouba[4]
Mother:Leima Nungjengshu[5]
Occupation:Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak)
Religion:Meiteism of Sanamahism

Meidingu Hongnemyoi Khunjao 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, a literary work, narrates his life story of how he ascended the throne.[15] [16] [17] [18] He defeated Mangang Konkhuchaa Atengba, the chief of Mangang tribe, after which the Mangangs merged into the Ningthoujas.[19] [20] He is one of the nine kings associated with the design of a historic flag.[21] The Meitei family Lourembam of the Ningthouja dynasty branch appeared during the reign of Naothingkhong.[22]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. 9788180695728. Ray. Asok Kumar. Chakraborty. Satyabrata. 2008.
  2. Book: Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Ray. Asok Kumar. Chakraborty. Satyabrata. 2008. Concept Publishing Company. 978-81-8069-572-8. en.
  3. Book: Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Ray. Asok Kumar. Chakraborty. Satyabrata. 2008. Concept Publishing Company. 978-81-8069-572-8. en.
  4. Book: Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Ray. Asok Kumar. Chakraborty. Satyabrata. 2008. Concept Publishing Company. 978-81-8069-572-8. Page no. 83. en.
  5. Book: Tensuba, Keerti Chand. Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. 1993. Inter-India Publications. 978-81-210-0308-7. en.
  6. Book: Ray, Asok Kumar . Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray . Chakraborty . Satyabrata . 2008 . Concept Publishing Company . 978-81-8069-572-8 . en.
  7. Book: Ray, Asok Kumar . Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray . Chakraborty . Satyabrata . 2008 . Concept Publishing Company . 978-81-8069-572-8 . en.
  8. Book: Ray, Asok Kumar . Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray . Chakraborty . Satyabrata . 2008 . Concept Publishing Company . 978-81-8069-572-8 . en.
  9. Book: Ray, Asok Kumar . Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray . Chakraborty . Satyabrata . 2008 . Concept Publishing Company . 978-81-8069-572-8 . en.
  10. Book: Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi . Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East . 1998 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-564331-2 . en.
  11. Book: Singh, Elangbam Nilakanta . Aspects of Indian Culture . 1982 . Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy . en.
  12. Book: Devi, Maimom Shanti . Development of Education in Manipur . 2001 . Rajesh Publications . 978-81-85891-29-3 . en.
  13. Book: Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal . The History of Manipur: An early period . 1986 . Manipur Commercial Company . en.
  14. Book: Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi . Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East . 1998 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-564331-2 . en.
  15. Book: Paniker, K. Ayyappa . Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections . 1997 . Sahitya Akademi . 978-81-260-0365-5 . en.
  16. Book: Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba . The Cultural Heritage of Manipur . Chaudhuri . Sarit K. . Arunkumar . M. C. . 2020-11-25 . Routledge . 978-1-000-29629-7 . en.
  17. Book: Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology . 1997 . Sahitya Akademi . 9788126003655 . en.
  18. Book: Jadavpur Journal of Comparative Literature . 2005 . en.
  19. Book: Tensuba, Keerti Chand . Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais . 1993 . Inter-India Publications . 978-81-210-0308-7 . en.
  20. Book: Kabui, Gangmumei . The History of the Zeliangrong Nagas: From Makhel to Rani Gaidinliu . 2004 . Spectrum Publications . 978-81-87502-76-0 . en.
  21. Book: Anvīkshā . 2004 . Jadavpur University . en.
  22. Book: Session, North East India History Association . Proceedings of North East India History Association . 1999 . The Association . en.

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