Mangang (ancient tribe)

The Mangang tribes () were an ancient tribe of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). They are regarded as the one of the earliest groups to settle in the region.

 Early history 
According to the Ningthourol Lambuba, the Mangangs were a pre-Pakhangba clan that lived in the Loijing Hills, now part of the Koubru-Leimaton range to the west of the Imphal Valley. They were among the first ethnic groups in the region and also ruled at Kangla and its surrounding areas. Their region comprised the heart of the Ningthouja kingdom in later periods.

 Origin and Settlement 
The Mangang tribes belonged to the hive of Tibeto-Burman family around the Hukong (Hukawng) Valley. According to Ibohal Singh, they likely traced the path of the Ningthi river (Chindwin River) to Moriya and continued south of it until they encountered the medieval roads originating from the Arakan course. After traveling a short distance, they turned northward and ultimately arrived at Laimatol in the Loijing range, and settled there.
 Related pages 
 Meitei confederacy
 Yek Salai
 Ningthouja dynasty
 Mangang
 Khaba Nganba
 Naothingkhong

 References 

Category:Meitei people
Category:History of Manipur
Category:Ancient people
Category:Groups of Meitei ethnicity