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Meitei–Shan Relations
The historical relationship between the Meitei people (alias Manipuris) of the Kingdom of Kangleipak, later known as Manipur (largely in modern day northeastern India), and the Shan people of the Pong Kingdom (largely in modern day Myanmar/Burma) was characterized by extensive cultural exchanges, diplomatic interactions, and mutual influence. While political boundaries defined the kingdoms, the interactions between the people—through royal marriages, trade relations, shared festivals, and diplomatic missions—played a significant role in shaping their social, cultural, and linguistic landscapes. Events such as the international boundary treaty of 1470 were not merely political agreements but also reflected the personal and communal ties that developed over time. This relationship facilitated the exchange of traditions, languages, and customs, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of both communities. Shan people are known as "Pong" by the Meiteis, named after their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Pong
The Kingdom of Pong, or Pong Kingdom, was a legendary Shan kingdom mentioned in Manipuri histories. When references to the kingdom were first discovered by Western historians, some scholars believed it was a powerful ancient Shan kingdom, previously unknown to the world. However, many modern scholars believe that it was never a separate kingdom and was simply a generic term for the regions inhabited by Shan people, which was later confounded with the Shan histories of Möng Mao and Möng Kawng. It was bounded on the north by the mountain ranges that divide present-day Myanmar and Assam State, in the south by Khambat, reaching to Yunnan in the east and the Chin Hills in the west.Phanjoubam Tarapot, ''Bleeding Manipur'', Har Anand Publications (July 30, 2007) Its capital was Mogaung, known by the Shan people as Möng Kawng.Naorem Sanajaoba ed. ''Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization,'' Volume 4 p. 32 Discovery The first document to propose th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Myanmar
The history of Myanmar ( ) covers the period from the time of first-known human settlements 13,000 years ago to the present day. The earliest inhabitants of recorded history were a Tibeto-Burman-speaking people who established the Pyu city-states ranged as far south as Pyay and adopted Theravada Buddhism. Another group, the Bamar people, entered the upper Irrawaddy valley in the early 9th century. They went on to establish the Pagan Kingdom (1044–1297), the first-ever unification of the Irrawaddy valley and its periphery. The Burmese language and culture slowly came to replace Pyu norms during this period. After the First Mongol invasion of Burma in 1287, several small kingdoms, of which the Kingdom of Ava, the Hanthawaddy Kingdom, the Kingdom of Mrauk U and the Shan States were principal powers, came to dominate the landscape, replete with ever-shifting alliances and constant wars. From this time, the history of this region has been characterised by geopolitical struggles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Manipur
The history of the Indian state of Manipur is reflected by archaeological research, Meitei mythology, mythology and recorded history, written history. Historically, Manipur was an independent sovereign kingdom ruled by Ningthouja dynasty, Meitei dynasty but at different point of time it was invaded and rule over by other state and authority. The Manipur (princely state)#Kangleipak State, Kangleipak State developed under King Loiyumba with its first written constitution in the early 12th century. Manipur (princely state), Manipur under the 18th-century king Pamheiba saw the legendary burning of sacred scripture. Manipur became a princely state under British Raj, British rule in 1891 after the Anglo-Manipur War, Anglo-Manipur war, the last of the independent states to be incorporated into British Raj as a princely state. During the Second World War, Manipur (princely state), Manipur was the scene of Operation U-Go, battles between Imperial Japanese Army, Japanese and Allied forces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Culture
The culture of Meitei civilization evolved over thousands of years in what is now northeastern India and surrounding regions, beginning in Ancient Kangleipak, continuing most notably into Medieval Kangleipak, while influencing the neighboring states and kingdoms, till present times. Animals and birds Dogs are mentioned as friends or companions of human beings, in many ancient Meitei tales and texts. In many cases, when dogs died, they were given respect by performing elaborate death ceremonies, equal to that of human beings. Being wise is appreciated in Meitei society, but cunning is treated with suspicion. If a person is very cunning, they may be pejoratively be called foxy. Foxes appear in a number of Meitei folktales, including ''The Clever Fox'' (), ''The Fox and the Jackal'' (), and ''The Fox's Trick'' (). Crows Goddess of doves and pigeons In Meitei mythology and Sanamahism, religion, Khunu Leima (), also known as Khunureima (), is a goddess associated wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Clothing In Myanmar
Meitei ethnicity (also known as Manipuris) have two main ways of dressing traditions in Myanmar. Men's clothing When Meitei men go out, they wear a longyi. Men sometimes cover their heads with a cloth and tie a knot on the left side. Men wear a white pheijom for ceremonies, and boys wear a white dhoti too. Men also wear white vests without sleeves and hang a cloth around their necks during ceremonies. Most Myanmar Meitei men wear longyis. However, if someone living by the Ningthi River wears a longyi, they may be mocked because it looks like a woman wearing a sarong. But recently, some men have started wearing longyis. Groom's dresses The groom wears a white pheijom and a sacred thread. He doesn’t wear a shirt but covers his upper body with a white cloth. He also wears a white kokyet, which is different from the one worn by Meitei people in India. The groom’s kokyet is the same as the one worn by a drummer. Military uniforms In the late 18th century, a Meitei man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei People In Myanmar
The Meitei people, also known as the Manipuri people (; ), are a minority ethnic group in Myanmar. They are better known as the ''Kathe'', ''Cassay'', or ''Ponna'' in Myanmar. They number around 25,000 and reside mainly in the eastern states of Kachin State, Kachin and Shan State, Shan, Yangon division, Sagaing division, Ayeyarwaddy division, etc. The Government of Myanmar currently classifies the Meiteis as a sub-group under the "Chin" category. However, there have been proposals to reconsider and revise this classification. History Meitei settlement in Myanmar was a result of the Manipuri–Burmese wars of 1717 to 1749 as well as of the matrimonial alliance formed by the marriage of Meitei princess Chakpa Makhao Ngambi to Burmese King Taninganway Min in 1703. During the reign of Meitei King Senbi Kiyamba () (1467-1508 CE), the eastern border of Kangleipak extended to the Ningthee River. According to Henry Yule map, this border was drawn beyond the Ningthee River between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burmese–Meitei Relations
The early political relations between Burmese Kingdom of historical Myanmar (Burma) and Meitei Kingdom of erstwhile Manipur (Kangleipak) were marked by both diplomatic interactions and periods of conflict. Meitei people in Myanmar are known as "Kathe" or "Cassay" or "Cassey" or "Ponna". Burmese people (of :en:Bamar people, Bamar ethnicity or :en:Burman people, Burman ethnic group) are known as "Awa" or "Ava", named after one of their historical places, by the Meitei people. Around 500 Meitei horsemen helped the Burmese King Alaungpaya in his invasion of Siam (Thailand). Linguistic relationship Both Burmese language (officially called Myanmar language) and Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) belong to the same family, Tibeto-Burman, which is a branch of the Sino-Tibetan linguistic family. Relations during 15th century Relations were notably improved during the reign of Meitei King Kyamba (1467–1508 CE), who established a matrimonial alliance with Kikho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naothingkhong
Meidingu Hongnemyoi Khunjao Naothingkhong () was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur ( Antique Kangleipak). He was the successor of Ura Konthouba and the predecessor of Khongtekcha. He ran away from the Kangla at the age of about 10 or 12 years and went to live along the Shelloi Langmais in the Nongmaiching Hill in the eastern Manipur. He was mad in love with Pitang-nga, a Langmai girl and married her. They lived in her parents' house. This is the first reference to the matrilocal residence in the history of Manipuri ethnicity. According to ancient sources, he has six wives from different clan principalities of Ancient Manipur ( Antique Kangleipak). In fact, he has nine total wives, out of which three are childless. So, in general cases, it is regarded as he has six wives. He married Princess Ewanglon Namun Chaobee after engagement. Luwang Ningthou Punshiba of Luwang dynasty gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong when h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meiteis
The Meitei people, also known as Meetei people,P.20: "historically, academically and conventionally Manipuri prominently refers to the Meetei people."P.24: "For the Meeteis, Manipuris comprise Meeteis, Lois, Kukis, Nagas and Pangal." are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to the Indian State of Manipur. They form the largest and dominant ethnic group of Manipur in Northeast India. They speak the Meitei language (officially called Manipuri), one of the 22 official languages of the Republic of India and the sole official language of Government of Manipur. The Meiteis primarily settled in the Imphal Valley region in modern-day Manipur, though a sizeable population has settled in the other Indian states of Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. There is also a notable presence of Meiteis in the neighbouring countries of Myanmar and Bangladesh. The Meiteis represents about 53% of Manipur's population.Khomdan Singh Lisam, ''Encyclopaedia Of Manipur'', , pp. 322– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
