The Tales of Kanglei Throne is a book by Linthoi Chanu. It is published by the Blue Rose Publisher in December 2017. It deals with the mythological and historical events of
Kangleipak (
Manipur) from the prehistoric times upto the seventh century.
The ''Kanglei realm'' (
Kangleipak), an antique name of
Manipur, emerged as a well established kingdom in the year 33 C.E. Two historical personalities, "
Chingkhong Poireiton" and "
Nongda Lairen Pakhangba" founded the civilization of
Ancient Kangleipak
The Manipur Kingdom
was an ancient independent kingdom at the India–Burma frontier that was in subsidiary alliance with British India from 1824, and became a princely state in 1891. It bordered Assam Province in the west and Briti ...
, whose main feature was the ideological system of kingship and royalty, having
Nongda Lairen Pakhangba as the first king to sit on the throne of
Kangleipak (lit. ''Kanglei realm'').
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Background
Linthoi Chanu's ''The Tales of Kanglei Throne'' has stories which are from the following ancient texts:[
}), the King of the land of the death.
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, ]Leithak Leikharol
Leithak Leikharol () (lit. Of Heaven and netherworld), also spelt as the Leithak Leikhalol, is an ancient literary narrative work (puya), about the creation of the universe, genealogy of kings, moral teachings and mythology. It mentions some god ...
, An account about the legends, tradition and some historical accounts on cosmogony, origin of the Meiteis and their seven clans in Kangleipak ( Manipur).
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, Pakhangba Phambal & Pakhangba Nongkarol
, An account about the coronation and the demise of Meitei king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba
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, Panthoibi Khongul
, An account about the romantic adventure of Meitei goddess Panthoibi
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, deity_of = Goddess of civilization, courage, fertility, handicraft, love, victory, warfare and wisdom
, member_of = Lairembis and Umang Lais
, image = PANTHOIPI.jpg
, alt =
, caption = Goddess Panthoipi char ...
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, Chada Laihui
, An account of the Meitei queens and their blood relation with the rulers.
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, Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba
, An account of the coronation of Meitei prince Naothingkhong
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, Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba
, image = Numit Kappa.jpg
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, caption = The Numit Kappa, a Classical Meitei epic text written during the 1st century, based on ancient Meitei mythology and religion ( Sanamahism)
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, An account of the Moirang royalties
Contents
''The Tales of Kanglei Throne'' contains 4 chapters.[
}) ruled by King Thongalen, who sent his younger brother, Lord Poireiton (Poireitol) along with his concubine, Lady Lainaotabi, to the upper world (human world), for exploration.
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, "The Serpent King"
, About Nongda Lairen Pakhangba ascending the throne of the Kanglei realm and his administration
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, "The Colossal Bird"
, About the gigantic bird attacking the Kanglei realm and its end of life at the hands of two Meitei princes, namely ''Yoimongba'' and '' Taothingmang'', the sons of King Khuyoi Tompok
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, "The Exiled Prince"
, About the life of Meitei prince Naothingkhong, the son of King Ura Konthouba, starting from the exile up to his coronation and kingly life
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See also
* And That Is Why . . . Manipuri Myths Retold
Notes
References
External links
* {{Cite web , date=2020-11-14 , title=Iwui Story: Linthoi Chanu's Eigi WARI {{! Ukhrul Times , url=https://ukhrultimes.com/iwui-story-linthoi-chanus-eigi-wari/ , access-date=2022-09-12 , language=en-US , quote=Linthoi Chanu is the author of two books – Wari: A collection of Manipuri short stories and her debut book, The Tales of Kanglei Throne. Her books focus on Manipuri folklore, myths and legends.
2017 books
Asian mythology
Books about literary theory
History of Manipur
Meitei culture
Meitei folklore in popular culture
Meitei mythology in popular culture
Mythology books