Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba

The Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba () is a classical Meitei language historical document (puya). It is the court chronicle of the rulers of Moirang kingdom. It records the genealogy of the kings of the Moirang dynasty.Moirang Ningthourol Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 6

The chronicle also slightly mentioned about the history of the Zeliangrong people.

As the title suggests, the Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba tells the story of the rulers of Moirang, a region and ancient dominion in present-day Manipur. Though it is written in the style of the Ningthourol Lambuba, the language in this text is simpler and has a more musical quality.Singh, Ch. Manihar. A History of Manipuri Literature. India: Sahitya Akademi, 1996. p. 75, 76

 Style and introduction 

The introduction of the Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba includes a prayer and a vivid description of the land and its history. The writing is expressive, flowing like the waters of a hill stream, and resembles the poetic style found in other texts about Panthoibi, a Meitei princess.

 Invocation 

The text begins with a prayer to Thangching (also known as Thangjing), the main deity of the Moirang clan:

 A King of Moirang: Yiwang Laikacheng Atengpa 

The chronicle describes one Moirang king named Yiwang Laikacheng Atengpa, who was known for his military achievements. He led eastern expeditions, starting with cutting off a part of Lilong Sahoupat. There, the Meitei prince Ngaangoi Yoimongpa met his younger brother while clearing the great rivers.

The king continued to Taknakha through Yamla Lamtanthi, a place whose name has a traditional story. He passed by Kainou Louchingkhei, where Poireiton and his sister-in-law Leinaotabi had once rested with their staff planted in the ground. Without stopping, the king moved ahead to Lambui village, then attacked Youkok village.

Through his own bravery, the Moirang king forced the Lambui chief to surrender. He gave himself a new title:
Lanthaba Yiwang Laikacheng Atengpa.

 Western Campaigns 

The king later turned westward and led his army to the hill village of Khuroi, where people lived by terrace farming. After conquering this village, he earned another name:
Kapui Khuroi Lanthapa, meaning the Conqueror of Khuroi.

 Heroic tone 

The heroic style of the Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba is similar to that of the Ningthourol Lambuba. The focus is on the valor, conquests, and honor of the kings, especially in the way they gained new titles after military victories.

 Bibliography 
 Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba : Bhogeshwar, Oinam : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

 References 

Category:Meitei literature
Category:Puya
Category:History of Manipur
Category:Ancient India