Kadeng Thangjahanba

"Kadeng Thangjahanba" () is one of the principal characters in the ancient Moirang Kangleirol legends. He is a blacksmith and a minster in the court of the king of Moirang kingdom. He is a lover of Tonu Laijinglembi.
According to legend, he has no match as a skilled blacksmith.
Many scholars opined Kadeng Thangjahanba to be a real historical figure who existed during the reign of Emperor Iwang Puriklai Laijing Punsiba in Ancient Moirang.

In popular culture
  "Tonu Laijing Lembi"  , a novel, written by Chaoba, is a masterpiece. It is based on the love story of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi.

 Tonu Laijing Lembi, a literary work, was written by Sarangthem Boramani Sinha in 1949. The saga narrates the love story of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi.

Further reading
 http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Moirang_Kangleirol.Love_Story_of_Tonu_Laijing_Lembi_A_Scientific_Perspective_By_Raghu_Ningthoujam
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Category:Legendary Meitei people