Yaiphurakpa
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Yaiphurakpa (ꯌꯥꯏꯐꯨꯔꯥꯛꯄ), also known as Yaphurakpa (ꯌꯥꯐꯨꯔꯥꯛꯄ),[1] was a warrior king of Chairen group of people in ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei literary work Chainarol ("An Account of Combats"). He is remembered for his martial skill, sense of honour, and a celebrated duel with Haotak Laiba, the contemporary king of Khende group of people.[2][3][4] Yaiphurakpa is remembered as a paragon of chivalry, self-restraint, and valor in ancient Meitei literature. His story shows the warrior ethos of ancient Meitei civilisation, where personal honour was often considered more important than vengeance or rigid adherence to violent customs. His duel is one of the few in the Chainarol that ends without death, marking it as an exceptional tale of honour over violence.[2][3]