Punshi Yumoiba

Adon Punshi Yumoiba () was a ruler of the Khuman dynasty of ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur). He reigned from 620 CE to 700 CE.

He was a contemporary of King Naothingkhong of the Ningthouja dynasty.

 Reign and alliances 
During his reign, Punshi Yumoiba built up the political and cultural significance of Nongyai Leikoipung (Mayang Imphal), the second capital city founded by his father Laiphangba. He made a strong alliance with King Naothingkhong of the Ningthouja dynasty. Punshi Yoimoiba provided shelter to him and later gave him his daughter, Keirunghangbi to marriage.

With this alliance, Punshi Yumoiba also gave a part of the Khuman kingdom to the Meitei kingdom. However, this political act caused a disagreement among the Khuman people and led to the rebellion by Senba Mimaba.

 Religion and cultural legacy 
Punshi Yumoiba also started the worship of the goddess Imoinu. He built her shrine at the royal palace at Mayang Imphal. This was an important role in starting the worship if Imoinu into the cultural and spiritual practices of the Khuman dynasty.

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Category:Khuman kingdom
Category:Kings of Manipur
Category:History of Manipur