Loitongba
| Meidingu Loitongba | |||||
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| King of Manipur Kingdom (Ningthouja dynasty) | |||||
| Monarchy | 1122 – 1150 CE (2220–2248 MF) | ||||
| Coronation | 1122 CE | ||||
| Predecessor | Loiyumba | ||||
| Successor | Atom Yoiremba | ||||
| Born | Loitongba | ||||
| Issue | Atom Yoiremba, Hemtou Iwanthaba | ||||
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| House | Ningthouja dynasty | ||||
| Father | Loiyumba | ||||
| Mother | Sum-Leima | ||||
| Religion | Sanamahism | ||||
Meidingu Loitongba was a king of the Ningthouja dynasty in the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak (now called Manipur, in India). He ruled from the year 1122 to 1150 CE. Loitongba was the son of King Loiyumba, who is known for creating the first written constitution of Manipur, called the Loiyumpa Silyel.[1]
Name meaning
[change | change source]The name Loitongba comes from the time of his birth. His mother, Sum-Leima, was already pregnant with him when Loiyumba became king. The name means "one who came to the throne with his parents."[1]
Rule
[change | change source]King Loitongba supported traditional culture and religion. He is closely connected to the Meitei game called Kang Sannaba. Some people say he invented it, while others say he was a very good player who helped make it more popular.[2][3]
War with Moirang
[change | change source]In 1127 CE, the King of Moirang did not inform Loitongba about an important festival called Thangching Lai Haraoba. This was seen as disrespectful. Because of this, Loitongba sent his army to fight against the Moirang king Urakongyangba and his brother Chingkhuba.[4]
After his rule
[change | change source]After Loitongba died in 1150 CE, his son Atom Yoiremba became king. But in 1162 CE, Atom Yoiremba was removed from the throne by his brother, Hemtou Iwanthaba.[1]
Legacy
[change | change source]King Loitongba is remembered for supporting culture, sports, and religion. He made sure religious festivals like Lai Haraoba were respected. His rule shows how religion and ruling were closely connected in ancient Manipur.[5]
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Brief History (Puwari) of the Meiteis of Manipur, The Manipur Page
- ↑ The Manipur Page: Traditional Games and Culture
- ↑ LAIBA, DR MANGANCHA THOUDAM (2021-02-06). "What Meitei Myths and Legends say of Lainingthou Thangching Koylellai the Reigning Deity of the Thangching Ranges » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "What Meitei Myths and Legends Say of Lainingthou Thangching", *Imphal Review of Arts and Politics*, July 2021
- ↑ Indian (2009-11-06). "Indian News Reader: Manipur History". Retrieved 2025-05-19.