Ancient Meitei epic of Manipur From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The ancient legend of "Khamba Thoibi" (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ) is one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated from Moirang kingdom[lower-alpha 1] of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur).[1] Among the countless retelling editions of the epic story, the Khamba Thoibi Sheireng (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ ꯁꯩꯔꯦꯡ, lit. 'Khamba Thoibi poem'[2]) is the national epic poem of the Manipuri people (Meitei people) of Manipur[3] and is written by Hijam Anganghal.[4][5][6]
The events in the epic took place during the reign of King Chingkhu Telheiba (1093 AD-1148 AD) in Ancient Moirang.[7] The saga is based mainly on romance, struggle, chivalry and intrigue, popularized by the bards of Moirang kingdom.[7]
The romantic saga of Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi has deep religious importance to the culture of Meitei people.[8] The terms, "Khamba" means "Ultimate or fullness" and "Thoibi" means "Perfection of beauty and accomplishments".[8][9]
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