Kaokhangba
| Kaokhangba | |||||||||
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| Monarchy | 393 AD-410 AD (1791 MF-1808 MF) | ||||||||
| Coronation | 393 AD (1791 MF) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Pengsiba | ||||||||
| Successor | Naokhamba | ||||||||
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| Religion | Meiteism of Sanamahism | ||||||||
| Occupation | Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) | ||||||||
Meidingu Kaokhangba (Old Manipuri: ꯀꯥꯎꯈꯪꯄ, romanized: Kaokhangpa) was a king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 393 CE to 410 CE.[1] He is said to have ascended the throne with his Queen Laitonghal to rule the kingdom in peace.[2] In Ancient Meitei language, "Kao" means a wild bull and "Khangpa" means to prevent or to catch.[3]
He is one of the nine kings associated with the design of a historic flag. He is mentioned in the Cheitharol Kumbaba and the Ningthourol Lambuba. He was the son and successor of Pengsiba and the father and the predecessor of Naokhamba.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
- ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
- ↑ Shimmi, Yanao Lungharnao Roland (1988). Comparative History of the Nagas, from Ancient Period Till 1826. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0210-3.
- ↑ Singh, L. Joychandra (1995). The Lost Kingdom: Royal Chronicle of Manipur. Prajatantra Publishing House.
- ↑ Singh, R. K. Jhalajit (1992). A Short History of Manipur. R.K. Jhalajit Singh.