Abujam

Abujam
Origin
Language(s)Meitei language (Manipuri language)
Word/NameAncient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur)
Place of originManipur, North East India
Other names
Alternative spellingApucham
Short form(s)Abuja
Related pagesOinam family
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Abujam (Old Manipuri: Apucham) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2][3][4]

History

According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Tampak Maiba or people's priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for paying homage to Pukshri (a paddy-eating worm in the field).[5][6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Surname Abujam Info (Meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion)".
  2. ↑ "Abujam surname".
  3. ↑ "Origin of Abujam surname".
  4. ↑ "Origin of Abujam surname".
  5. ↑ Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11
  6. ↑ Manikchand Singh, konsam (2012). Loiyumpa Silyel The Ancient Constitution Of Manipur.
  7. ↑ "Historical evidence | Meeyamgi Ningtam Lanmee". 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2025-05-23.

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