Luwang Ningthou Punshiba
Solomon of Ancient Manipur
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Luwang Ningthou Punshiba, shortly known as Luwang Punshiba (Old Manipuri: Luwang Punshipa), is a king of the Luwang dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) civilization.[1][2] He is best known as god of wisdom an had a long life in Manipuri folklore and history of Manipur.
| Luwang Ningthou Punshiba | |||||||||
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| Solomon of Ancient Manipur | |||||||||
| Monarchy | c. 7th century AD | ||||||||
| Predecessor | King Nongban Pombi Luwaoba | ||||||||
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| Royalty | Luwang dynasty | ||||||||
| Father | King Nongban Pombi Luwaoba (according to legend) | ||||||||
| Mother | Koubru Namoinu (according to legend) | ||||||||
| Religion | Meiteism of Sanamahism | ||||||||
| Occupation | King of the Luwang dynasty | ||||||||
According to the Hijan Hirao and the Hirol, he is the originator of the Hiyang Tannaba (boat race) with the invention of the Hiyang Hiren (traditional boat).[3][4][5]
Some historians opined that Luwang Ningthou Punshiba is the fourth descendant of Poireiton and he has nine wives.[6] Regarding relationship with the Meitei kings of the Ningthouja dynasty, Punshiba gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong (663 AD-763 AD) when he was a prince.[7][8] Besides, the great-grandson of Luwang Ningthou Punshiba (from his first wife) married Meitei king Naothingkhong's's daughter.[9]
However, he is also considered as a mythological divine figure in some literary works.[10][11]