Keke Moirang

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Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi performing a devotional dance before the pantheon of Lord Ebudhou Thangjing Temple in Ancient Moirang.

Ancient Moirang, also known as Keke Moirang,[1] was an ancient civilization that flourished in the southern plains of the present day Manipur, India.[2][3][4][5][6] The Keke Kangla served as the capital city of the kingdom since time immemorial.[7] The major body of accounts related to the history, literature, mythology of the kingdom are collectively called Moirang Kangleirol.

History[edit]

Contemporary periods[edit]

The contemporary periods of the kingdom had parallelism with the Chinese Golden Ages. The period started from 52 BC in Moirang and 208 BC in China.[8]

Genealogy of ancient rulers[edit]

The Moirang Ningthourol (genealogy of the ancient rulers) were calculated with reference to many ancient texts, including the Cheitharol Kumpapa.[9]

Government and Economy[edit]

Administration and Commerce[edit]

The Iwang Puriklai (ruler of Moirang) was the absolute monarch of the kingdom. For a smooth and sound administration, the kingdom was divided into eight leikais (wards or sectors). Along with this division, there were also nine organized marketplaces.[10] There were various institutions of the Phamnaiba Loishangs (Offices hold by Scholars), for smooth and proper conduct of the Thangjing Haraoba in the kingdom.[11]

Culture[edit]

Religion[edit]

The ancient people worshipped Lord Thangjing, the presiding deity, as the progenitor of the kingdom.[12][13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Keke Moirang And Ngangoi Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 4". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  2. ^ Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.
  3. ^ Sarkar, S.K. (2003). Ethnic Composition and Crisis in South Asia. Global Vision Publishing House. p. 906. ISBN 978-81-87746-71-3.
  4. ^ Sattar, Abdus (1971). In the Sylvan Shadows. Saquib Bros.
  5. ^ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. p. 10. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
  6. ^ "History of Moirang Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 5". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  7. ^ "Keke Kangla Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 3". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  8. ^ "Contemporary Periods Of Moirang And Chinese Golden Ages Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 8". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  9. ^ "Moirang Ningthourol Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 6". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  10. ^ "Eight Leikais And Nine Market Places Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 7". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  11. ^ "Institution Of Phamnaiba Loishang Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 14". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  12. ^ "Ebuthou Thangjing Moirang Kangleirol Part 2". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  13. ^ "Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 1". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
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