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]