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| Chingkhu Telheiba | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Moirang | |||||
| Reign | 1083–1138 CE | ||||
| Predecessor | Atellakki Loicha Ngamba | ||||
| Successor | Laijing Punshiba | ||||
| Died | 1138 CE | ||||
| Spouse | Iwangron Yoiren Tompokpi | ||||
| Issue | None | ||||
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| House | Moirang dynasty | ||||
| Religion | Sanamahism | ||||
| Occupation | Monarch | ||||
Iwang Puriklai Chingkhu Telheiba (Old Manipuri: ꯆꯤꯡꯈꯨ ꯇꯦꯜꯍꯩꯄ, romanised Chingkhu Telheipa), more commonly known as Chingkhu Telheiba, was the 25th historically attested king of the Moirang kingdom in Ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur). He ruled from 1083 to 1138 CE.[1] His reign is regarded as a significant era of cultural development and military consolidation in Moirang’s history.[2][3][4]
Political and military achievements
[edit]Chingkhu Telheiba led several successful military campaigns to extend Moirang's territorial control. One notable campaign was against the hill tribes of Kharam Tussem, who had refused to pay the traditional Loipot tax. The king personally led a punitive expedition, defeating the resisting chiefs and enforcing the kingdom's authority.[5][6]
He also launched an invasion into the eastern Chakpa region, defeating the local chief Ame Thangsaba and plundering nearby villages to reinforce Moirang's dominance.[2][6]
Response to natural disasters
[edit]His reign was marked by a period of drought and famine.[5] To address the crisis, Chingkhu Telheiba organized state-led rituals performed by royal priests called Amaibas.[7] The ceremonies invoked rain gods from sacred hills, including Thangching Chingjao, Senloi Chingmaba, Langmai, and Namungba.[5]
Cultural legacy
[edit]The celebrated epic of Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi, one of the seven cycles of Moirang legends (Moirang Shayon), is traditionally believed to be set during Telheiba’s reign.[6][5] He is remembered in literature and oral history as a visionary monarch who nurtured Moirang’s distinct cultural identity.[8]
He supported the growth of the classical dance form Khamba Thoibi Jagoi, performed in honor of the deity Thangjing.[9] His administration also saw advancements in:
- Agriculture and irrigation systems
- Traditional sports such as racing, wrestling, and hockey[10]
- Legal codification, including the formalization of the Loiyumpa Silyel around 1110 CE[11]
Family and succession
[edit]Chingkhu Telheiba had no direct heirs.[12] He was succeeded by Laijing Punshiba, another important figure in the Moirang royal line.[1] Telheiba’s niece, Thoibi, the daughter of Crown Prince Chingkhu Akhuba, became the heroine of the famous Khamba-Thoibi legend.[6][12]
Legacy
[edit]Chingkhu Telheiba is often described as one of the key architects of state-building in ancient Moirang.[5] His contributions endure through ritual practices, folk performances such as the Khamba Thoibi Jagoi, and the continued retelling of epic traditions that form a core part of Manipuri identity.[4][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 6". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b "Event and Achievement Part 3 – Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Salwons and Langwons – Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 9". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b Singh, N. Tombi (1976). Khamba and Thoibi: The Unscaled Height of Love. Chitrebirentombichand Khorjeirup.
- ^ a b c d e "manipur channel >> Moirang Kangleirol ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b c d e "Moirang Kangleirol Part 3". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Salam Shantibala Devi (30 June 2018). "The Role of the Amaibi in the Lai Haraoba of Manipur". International Journal of Research - Granthaalayah. 6 (6): 38–44. doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i6.2018.1332. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "History of Manipur". Manipur Tourism. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Kamei, Gangmumei (2004). Meitei Literature and Culture. Akansha Publishing House. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Singh, N. Ibomcha (2018). Traditional Sports and Games of Manipur. Notion Press. ISBN 978-7-5504-2763-1. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Loiyumpa Silyel. Manipur State Archives. 2010. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ a b "Moirang Thoibi". E-Pao.net.