Keke Moirang Explained

Ancient Moirang, also known as Keke Moirang,[1] was an ancient civilization that flourished in the southern plains of the present day Manipur, India.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The Keke Kangla served as the capital city of the kingdom since time immemorial.[7] The major body of accounts related to the history, literature, mythology of the kingdom are collectively called Moirang Kangleirol.

History

Contemporary periods

The contemporary periods of the kingdom had parallelism with the Chinese Golden Ages. The period started from 52 BC in Moirang and 208 BC in China.[8]

Genealogy of ancient rulers

The Moirang Ningthourol (genealogy of the ancient rulers) were calculated with reference to many ancient texts, including the Cheitharol Kumpapa.[9]

Government and Economy

Administration and Commerce

The Iwang Puriklai (ruler of Moirang) was the absolute monarch of the kingdom. For a smooth and sound administration, the kingdom was divided into eight leikais (wards or sectors). Along with this division, there were also nine organized marketplaces.[10] There were various institutions of the Phamnaiba Loishangs (Offices hold by Scholars), for smooth and proper conduct of the Thangjing Haraoba in the kingdom.[11]

Culture

Religion

The ancient people worshipped Lord Thangjing, the presiding deity, as the progenitor of the kingdom.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keke Moirang And Ngangoi Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 4 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  2. Book: Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal . The History of Manipur: An early period . Manipur Commercial Company . 1986 .
  3. Book: Sarkar, S.K. . Ethnic Composition and Crisis in South Asia . Global Vision Publishing House . 2003 . 978-81-87746-71-3 . 906.
  4. Book: Sattar, Abdus . In the Sylvan Shadows . Saquib Bros. . 1971 .
  5. Book: Sanajaoba, Naorem . Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization . Mittal Publications . 1988 . 978-81-7099-853-2 . 10.
  6. Web site: History of Moirang Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 5 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  7. Web site: Keke Kangla Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 3 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  8. Web site: Contemporary Periods Of Moirang And Chinese Golden Ages Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 8 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  9. Web site: Moirang Ningthourol Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 6 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  10. Web site: Eight Leikais And Nine Market Places Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 7 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  11. Web site: Institution Of Phamnaiba Loishang Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 14 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  12. Web site: Ebuthou Thangjing Moirang Kangleirol Part 2 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.
  13. Web site: Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 1 . 2023-02-18 . e-pao.net.

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