Haoramton
| Haoramton | |
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| Khuman Ningthou | |
| Monarch | 800 C.E – 830 C.E |
| Predecessor | Yoithongai |
| Successor | Menshomba |
| Born | Haoramton Louthiba |
| Spouse | Nganurol Khongaiba Chanu |
| Issue | Menshomba, Athing Mongbisu, Thongbu Sanamba, Liklai Thawaa |
| House | Khuman dynasty |
| Father | Yoithongai |
| Mother | Nganurol Kaireima |
| Religion | Sanamahism |
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Haoramton was a monarch of the Khuman dynasty in ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur, India). He reigned from approximately 800 to 830 CE.[1][2] He was a contemporary of King Yaraba of the Ningthouja dynasty, who ruled from 799 to 821 CE.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Haoramton was the youngest son of King Yoithongai and Queen Nganurol Kaireima. He had two elder brothers, Haoramhal and Haoramyai.[1][2]
According to legend, a royal priest named Thoiba and his wife Chaobi Nongnangma-chak once discovered a beaded necklace beneath a large Heibung tree while fishing near a hill. The necklace was presented to King Yoithongai, who later passed it to his second son and eventually to Haoramton.[1][2][3][4]
Fratricide and succession
[edit]During this period, King Punshiba of the Luwang dynasty constructed a grand palace and invited all noble families of Kangleipak to its inauguration. Haoramhal and Haoramyai attended the feast, and Haoramhal wore the royal necklace with permission from his mother.[1][2][3][4]
Upon discovering the necklace was missing, Haoramton became enraged. Failing to locate it, he took his father's sword and confronted his brothers. In the ensuing conflict, he killed Haoramhal.[1][2][3][4]
Following the incident, Haoramyai fled to the Moirang kingdom, where he had two sons: Parenkoiba and Thangloihaiba. Parenkoiba’s son, Puremba, became a renowned warrior.[1][2][3][4]
Reign and descendants
[edit]Haoramton ascended the throne of the Khuman kingdom after these events. He married Queen Nganuron Khongaiba Chanu. The couple had four sons:[1][2][3][4]
- Menshomba – succeeded Haoramton as king
- Athing Mongbisu – progenitor of the Mongbijam family
- Thongbu Sanamba – founder of the Langdam and Ngangbam families
- Liklai Thawaa – ancestor of the Hawaijam, Akangjam, and Pallubam families
Collateral branches
[edit]Descendants of Haoramton’s brothers also founded several prominent families:[1][2][3][4]
- From Haoramhal:
- Thoidingjam
- Yanglem
- From Haoramyai:
- Thengujam
- Pukhrem
- Phairenbam
- Langlenhanbam
- Chandam
- Tourem
- Pangeijam
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Khelchandra Singh, Ningthoukhongjam (1980). Khuman Kangleirol (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Ibobi, Laikhuram (1998). Khuman Kangleiron Amasung Laikhuram Shageigee Meihouron (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c d e f g Kullachandra Sharma, B (1998). Khuman Ningthouron Lambuba (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c d e f g Kullachandra, B. (1989-03-15). Khumal Ningthourol Lambuba (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.