Khuman_Salai

Khuman Salai

Khuman Salai

Clan of the Indian ethnic group, Meetei

Khuman Salai (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯁꯂꯥꯢ) (literally, "Khuman dynasty") is a clan, which probably ruled parts of Kangleipak (present day Manipur)[1] prior to subjugation by the Ningthouja dynasty (Mangang) c. 13th Century.[2][3] The Khuman-Lon Puya records information about their rule.[4] The rough translation of Khuman in english is a narrowed darkness.

Further information: History of Manipur
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Mythology

Further information: Manipuri mythology

Khuman was the son of Iputhou Pakhangba and Loikhumpi Mawai Thoungailenpi. He was born inside Kangla Palace, Imphal at evening when sunset sky is somewhat dark in colour. He ruled the Mayang Imphal province of Kangleipak kingdom as the Khuman province for several years.[5] Khuman Khamba, one of legendary powerful hero from Moirang was amongst Khuman Salai(clan).[6]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Session, North East India History Association (1991). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
  2. [2]
    Momin, Mignonette; Mawlong, Cecile A.; Qādrī, Fuz̤ail Aḥmad (2006). Society and Economy in North-East India. Regency Publications. ISBN 978-81-89233-40-2.
  3. [3]
    Bhattacharjee, J.B.; Bhattacharya, J.B. (2003). "'Loiyamba Shinyen': A Landmark in Meitei State Formation in Medieval Manipur". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 64: 362–368. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44145476.
  4. [4]
    "Proceedings of the Session". 1971.
  5. [5]
    "Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Ama-Ilon Pukok Puya". Paochelsalaitaret.net. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  6. [6]
    Mangi Singh, laishram (13 November 1980). "Moirang Kangleiron Khuman Khamba Seitharol". Archive.org. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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