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Ancient Kangleipak, also known as Antique Manipur^[1] or Early Meitei Civilisation, was an old civilization flourished in the present day Manipur, India.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] The Kangla served as the foremost capital city of the realm since time immemorial till the late 19th century AD.^[7] It had its earliest recorded evidence of the existence of monarchy right from the reign of Emperor "Tangcha Leelaa Pakhangba" (1445 BC-1405 BC).^[8]^[9]

History[edit | edit source]

The earliest recorded history of the existence of monarchy starts with the reign of Tangja Leela Pakhangba in 1445 BC.^[10]

The game of polo was invented by King Ningthou Kangba (1405 BC- 1359 BC). This remarkable achievement was recorded in the Kangbalon and the Kangjeirol, two of the old manuscripts of Ancient Meitei language.^[11]

Geography[edit | edit source]

The territory of the antique realm is majorly mountainous, though the central plains is the main place where civilization flourished and was mainly concentrated.^[12]^[13]

Language[edit | edit source]

Due to regional variation, though various dialects existed, the Ancient Meitei language was the main principal language of the antique realm.^[14]^[15] The Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya was written in 1398 BC (3400 years ago), as verified by the National Archives of India, New Delhi.^[16]

Culture[edit | edit source]

Daily life[edit | edit source]

Most people in Ancient Manipur were engaged in agricultural activities and fishing activities. Only a few were traders and merchants. However, commercial activities were restricted to only a few groups of people, who were given permission by the monarchs.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

During ancient times, the antique architectural design and way of building houses were truly scientific. They were built in such a way that during winter, they had warming effect and during summer, they had cooling effect.^[17]

Religious beliefs[edit | edit source]

During ancient times, the one and the only religion practiced by the people of the realm was the antique Meitei paganism, which is what we called Sanamahism in modern terminology.^[18]

Military[edit | edit source]

Lallup system[edit | edit source]

The Lallup system ("Lal " means "war"; "Lup" means "Association" or "Organization") was the predominant military warfare association, in which every men of the more than 16 years of age, were included in membership.^[19]

References[edit | edit source]

[1] ttp://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/ancient-name-of-manipur/?amp=1

[2] ttps://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/5532-is-32-000-years-of-meitei-civilization-a-sign-of-tribalism

[3] ttp://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.books.Review_Kangleipak_The_Cradle_Of_Man

[4] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#1.GEOGRAPHIC%20LOCATION%20OF%20MANIPUR

[5] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#(i)%20The%20Ancient%20(before%20christ)

[6] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#(ii).%20The%20Early%20Period

[7] ttp://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Kangla.Kangla_The_ancient_Capital_of_Manipur

[8] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/meiteikings.html

[9] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#Main%20Source

[10] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/meiteikings.html

[11] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/sagolkangjei.html

[12] ttp://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Discovery_of_Kangleipak_8

[13] ttp://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.The_Puya_and_Cheitharol_Kumbaba

[14] ttp://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.The_Puya_and_Cheitharol_Kumbaba

[15] ttps://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#2.HISTORICAL%20DOCUMENTS

[16] ttp://paochelsalaitaret.net/puya/puyaproof.pdf

[17] ttp://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda

[18] ttp://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Discovery_of_Kangleipak.Discovery_of_Kangleipak_2

[19] ttp://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Discovery_of_Kangleipak.Discovery_of_Kangleipak_2

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+{{About|the antique civilization of the present day Indian state of [[Manipur]]|the ancient kingdom mentioned in the [[Mahabharata]]|Manipur of the Mahabharata}}
 [[File:Kangla_Sha.JPG|thumb]]
-'''Ancient Manipur''', also known as '''Antique Kangleipak'''<ref>http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/ancient-name-of-manipur/?amp=1</ref>, was a [[civilization]] flourished in the central plains of the present day [[Manipur]], [[India]].<ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/5532-is-32-000-years-of-meitei-civilization-a-sign-of-tribalism</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.books.Review_Kangleipak_The_Cradle_Of_Man</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#1.GEOGRAPHIC%20LOCATION%20OF%20MANIPUR</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#(i)%20The%20Ancient%20(before%20christ)</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#(ii).%20The%20Early%20Period</ref> The [[Kangla]] served as the foremost capital city of the realm since time immemorial till the late 19th century AD.<ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Kangla.Kangla_The_ancient_Capital_of_Manipur</ref> It had its earliest recorded evidence of the existence of [[monarchy]] right from the reign of Emperor "Tangcha Leelaa Pakhangba" (1445 BC-1405 BC).<ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/meiteikings.html</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#Main%20Source</ref>
+'''Ancient Kangleipak''', also known as '''Antique Manipur'''<ref>http://kanglaonline.com/2012/04/ancient-name-of-manipur/?amp=1</ref> or '''Early Meitei Civilisation''', was an old civilization flourished in the present day [[Manipur]], [[India]].<ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/5532-is-32-000-years-of-meitei-civilization-a-sign-of-tribalism</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.books.Review_Kangleipak_The_Cradle_Of_Man</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#1.GEOGRAPHIC%20LOCATION%20OF%20MANIPUR</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#(i)%20The%20Ancient%20(before%20christ)</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#(ii).%20The%20Early%20Period</ref> The [[Kangla]] served as the foremost capital city of the realm since time immemorial till the late 19th century AD.<ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Kangla.Kangla_The_ancient_Capital_of_Manipur</ref> It had its earliest recorded evidence of the existence of [[monarchy]] right from the reign of Emperor "Tangcha Leelaa Pakhangba" (1445 BC-1405 BC).<ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/meiteikings.html</ref><ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/puwarimeitei.html#Main%20Source</ref>
 ==History==
 [[File:Sketch_map_of_Manipur.jpg|thumb]]
 The earliest recorded history of the existence of monarchy starts with the reign of Tangja Leela Pakhangba in 1445 BC.<ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/meiteikings.html</ref>
 The game of polo was invented by King Ningthou Kangba (1405 BC- 1359 BC). This remarkable achievement was recorded in the [[Kangbalon]] and the [[Kangjeirol]], two of the old manuscripts of [[Ancient Meitei language]].<ref>https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/sagolkangjei.html</ref>
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 ===Architecture===
 {{See|Meitei architecture}}
-During ancient times, the antique architectural design and way of building houses were truly scientific. They were built in such a way that during winter, they had warming effect and during summer, they had cooling effect.
+During ancient times, the antique architectural design and way of building houses were truly scientific. They were built in such a way that during winter, they had warming effect and during summer, they had cooling effect.<ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda</ref>
+===Religious beliefs===
+{{See|Meitei religion}}
+[[File:Kangla_Temple.JPG|thumb]]
+During ancient times, the one and the only religion practiced by the people of the realm was the antique [[Meitei paganism]], which is what we called [[Sanamahism]] in modern terminology.<ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Discovery_of_Kangleipak.Discovery_of_Kangleipak_2</ref>
+==Military==
+[[File:Manipuri_horseman.jpg|thumb]]
+===Lallup system===
+{{See|Lallup system}}
+The Lallup system ("Lal " means "war"; "Lup" means "Association" or "Organization") was the predominant military warfare association, in which every men of the more than 16 years of age, were included in membership.<ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Discovery_of_Kangleipak.Discovery_of_Kangleipak_2</ref>
 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
+[[Category:History of Manipur]]