Yanglou Keiphaba

Yanglou Keiphaba was a Meitei monarch of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He reigned from 968 CE to 983 CE. Born Khamlang Atonba, he was the son of Chenglei Ipan Lanthaba and Arambam Chanu Lambasu. 

During his reign, A tiger attacked one of his servants, Huitaroy, at the homes of the Haokaps and Chingsangs. Another servant named Nongthol, caught the tiger alive. The king killed the tiger at Yanglou and he became to be known as "Yanglou Keiphaba" which means, "the one who caught a tiger at Yanglou". 

The use of khoi pattern on the phanek was also introduced for the first time. He also introduced the Hija Mayek, a type of design that was later called Hijam Mayek and was initially reserved for royalty.

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Category:Kings of Ancient Manipur
Category:History of Manipur
Category:Meitei people