Luwang Ningthou Punshiba

Luwang Ningthou Punshiba, shortly known as Luwang Punshiba (Old Manipuri: Luwang Punshipa), is a king of the Luwang dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) civilization.^[1][2] He is best known for his long life and outstanding wisdom in Manipuri folklore and history of Manipur.

Luwang Ningthou Punshiba
Solomon of Ancient Manipur
Monarchy	c. 7th century AD
Predecessor	King Nongban Pombi Luwaoba
Era name and dates Ancient Manipur: c. 7th century AD Regnal name Luwang Punshiba
Royalty	Luwang dynasty
Father	King Nongban Pombi Luwaoba (according to legend)
Mother	Koubru Namoinu (according to legend)
Religion	Meiteism of Sanamahism
Occupation	King of the Luwang dynasty

According to the Hijan Hirao and the Hirol, he is the originator of the Hiyang Tannaba (boat race) with the invention of the Hiyang Hiren (traditional boat).^[3][4][5]

Some historians opined that Luwang Ningthou Punshiba is the fourth descendant of Poireiton and he has nine wives.^[6] Regarding relationship with the Meitei kings of the Ningthouja dynasty, Punshiba gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong (663 AD-763 AD) when he was a prince.^[7][8] Besides, the great-grandson of Luwang Ningthou Punshiba (from his first wife) married Meitei king Naothingkhong's's daughter.^[9]

However, he is also considered as a mythological divine figure in some literary works.^[10][11]

External links

• https://books.google.com/books?id=hiGcAAAAMAAJ&q=luwang+ningthou+punshiba
• https://books.google.com/books?id=swxFAAAAYAAJ&q=luwang+punshiba

References

1. Khaute, Lallian Mang (2010). The Sangai: The Pride of Manipur. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-772-0.
2. Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8.
3. Khaute, Lallian Mang (2010). The Sangai: The Pride of Manipur. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-772-0.
4. Session, North East India History Association (1990). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
5. Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.
6. Ray, Asok Kumar; Chakraborty, Satyabrata (2008). Society, Politics, and Development in North East India: Essays in Memory of Dr. Basudeb Datta Ray. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-8069-572-8.
7. Singh, Elangbam Nilakanta (1982). Aspects of Indian Culture. Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
8. Devi, Maimom Shanti (2001). Development of Education in Manipur. Rajesh Publications. ISBN 978-81-85891-29-3.
9. Brara, N. Vijaylakshmi (1998). Politics, Society, and Cosmology in India's North East. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-564331-2.
10. Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology. Sahitya Akademi. 1997. ISBN 9788126003655.
11. Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8.