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) |
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]
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]
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) |
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]
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]