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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[change | change source]

The kingdom flourished about the same time as the Chinese Golden Ages. The period started from 52 BC in Moirang and 208 BC in China.^[8]

Genealogy of ancient rulers[change | change source]

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

Administration and Commerce[change | change source]

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]

Religion[change | change source]

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

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References[change | change source]

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

[1] Keke Moirang And Ngangoi Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 4

[2] History of Moirang Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 5

[3] Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.

[4] Sarkar, S.K. (2003). Ethnic Composition and Crisis in South Asia. Global Vision Publishing House. p. 906. ISBN 978-81-87746-71-3.

[5] Sattar, Abdus (1971). In the Sylvan Shadows. Saquib Bros.

[6] Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. p. 10. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.

[7] Keke Kangla Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 3

[8] Contemporary Periods Of Moirang And Chinese Golden Ages Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 8

[9] Moirang Ningthourol Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 6

[10] Eight Leikais And Nine Market Places Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 7

[11] Institution Of Phamnaiba Loishang Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 14

[12] Ebuthou Thangjing Moirang Kangleirol Part 2

[13] Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 1

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