Ningthourol Lambuba

The Ningthourol Lambuba () is a Meitei language historical document (puya), about the reign of the Meitei kings of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) till early modern ear.
It is a long roll of the monarchs with the activities of the kings of Manipur kingdom.
The scripture contains 348 leaves. It supplemented the Cheitharol Kumbaba, the state chronicle of the kingdom.

It records that King Nongda Lairen Pakhangba was the first historical Meitei king of Ancient Manipur (Kangleipak).

Ningthourol Lambuba is different in both style and content from the  Cheitharol Kumbaba, even though both are royal chronicles.Singh, Ch. Manihar. A History of Manipuri Literature. India: Sahitya Akademi, 1996. p. 73, 74

 Focus and content 

The title Ningthourol Lambuba means it is only about the Meitei kings who performed coronation ceremonies. Unlike the Cheitharol Kumbaba, this chronicle includes the genealogy of the kings from their mothers' side.

In general, the details of each king’s reign are not considered very important, especially up to the time of the ninth king, Sameirang.

 Comparison with Cheitharol Kumbaba 

The Cheitharol Kumbaba records the reign of Sameirang with historical details. It says:

In contrast, the Ningthourol Lambuba focuses on royal ancestry and symbolic acts. It says:

 Style and limitations 

The Ningthourol Lambuba does not mention dates or years of important events. It also does not refer to neighboring countries, migrations, or foreign relations. Instead, it focuses on telling stories about the kings’ personal achievements and glorifying their rule.

Important kings like Khagemba, Pamheiba (Garibniwaj), and Noinai Chingthangkhomba (Bhagyachandra) played major roles in Manipur’s history. Their reigns brought territorial gains, political success, and major changes in religion and society. However, the Ningthourol Lambuba largely ignores these deeper changes and focuses instead on the military strength of the kings and the new titles they took.

 References 

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