Ura Konthouba Explained

Ura Konthouba
Reign:567 AD-657 AD (1965 MF-2055 MF)
Reign-Type:Monarchy
Coronation:567 AD (1965 MF)
Predecessor:Sameirang[1]
Successor:Naothingkhong
Spouse:Leima Nungjengshu
Issue:Naothingkhong[2]
Full Name:Meitingu Ula Konthoupa
Era Name:Ancient Manipur
Era Dates:567 AD-657 AD (1965 MF-2055 MF)
House:Ningthouja dynasty
House-Type:Royalty
Occupation:Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak)
Religion:Meiteism of Sanamahism

Meidingu Ura Konthouba or Wura Konthouba was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). He is the successor of Sameirang and the predecessor of Naothingkhong. In 568 AD, he issued coins for the first time in the kingdom.[3] During his reign, the Selloi Langmai tribes attacked the Haokap hills by trespassing into Meitei territory.[4] The Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba describes that he uprooted the Selloi-Langmai people.[5] His daughter was married to the King of Moirang whose descendants took the surname "Ura".[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Singh, R. K. Jhalajit . A Short History of Manipur . 1992 . University of Michigan . Google Books.
  2. Book: Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi . Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East . 1998 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-564331-2 . 53 . Google Books.
  3. Book: Lisam, Khomdan Singh . Encyclopaedia Of Manipur . 2 . 2011 . Gyan Publishing House . 978-81-7835-864-2 . Google Books.
  4. Book: Birajit, Soibam . Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness . 81 . 2014 . ARECOM (Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur) . Google Books.
  5. Book: Birajit, Soibam . Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness . 80 . 2014 . ARECOM (Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur) . Google Books.
  6. Book: Birajit, Soibam . Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness . 133 . 2014 . ARECOM (Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur) . Google Books.