Ngangningsing

Ngangningsing Atengba was the first king of Ancient Moirang. He is the first of seven kings of Moirang who are considered godly kings or divine human kings. The dates of his reign are unknown but it is believed that he reigned from approximately 288 BC to 215 BC.

 Origins and Early Rulers 
According to the Moirang Ningthourol, Ngangningsing is listed as the first king of Moirang. His older brother, Nganghunthok, ruled at Mount Koubru. Ngangningsing was the youngest child of Leinung Ngangsabi, who was the daughter of Nganba Khamchingkon Haiheiba (Urenhanba). Indramani mentions that Ngangningsing was the ancestor of Moirang Ariba (old), while Nganghunthok was the ancestor of Moirang Anouba (new).

Some historians suggest that Ngangningsing descended from Lord Thangjing. It is believed that the kingship of Moirang began with Iwang Puriklai Ngangningsing. The rulers fall into two categories: divine rulers and historical rulers. The first seven rulers from Ngangningsing are considered divine.

Ngangningsing brought together several small villages in Moirang to form a principality. He ruled over seven villages and lived at Khuyon Leikai. He married Yaibi Leima, the daughter of Leinung Thongraiba from the Nganba clan.

 Succession 
Ngangningshing Atengba was succeeded by his son, Hamsha Thaba.

 See also 

 Meitei confederacy
 Moirang Kangleirol
 Ancestors of Meitei confederacy

 References 

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