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{{Infobox person | |||
| name = Khamnu <br /> ({{lang-mni|ꯈꯝꯅꯨ}}) | |||
| image = THOIBI, SENU AND KHAMNU.jpg | |||
| caption = Princess [[Moirang Thoibi|Thoibi]] and her chief maid Senu, coming to the market, where Khamnu sells woods. | |||
| birth_place = [[Ancient Moirang]] | |||
| era = [[Ancient Moirang]] | |||
| title = Real daughter of the king, foster daughter of the prime minister | |||
| spouse = Pheiroichamba (Pheiroijamba) | |||
| era name = | |||
| house = | |||
| father = King Chingkhu Telheiba (biological), Prime Minister Khuman Puremba (foster) | |||
| relatives = [[Khuman Khamba]] (younger brother), [[Moirang Thoibi]] (younger sister in law) | |||
| family = [[Moirang dynasty]] (biological), [[Khuman dynasty]] (foster) | |||
| mother = Ngangkha Leima (Ngangkhareima) | |||
}} | |||
'''Khamnu''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈꯝꯅꯨ|/kʰəm.nu/}}) is the daughter of prime minister ''Khuman Puremba'' of [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wxkC9S2jYCkC&dq=Khamba+khamnu+elder+sister+children+prime+minister+moirang+orphans+infancy+fled+shelter+kabui+chief&pg=PA1557|title=Encyclopaedia of North-East India|last=Prakash|first=Col Ved|date=2007|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0706-9|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Indian Antiquary0 - Google Books">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aQWbWfI2JTkC&dq=khamnu&pg=PA220|title=Indian Antiquary: A Journal of Oriental Research in Archaeology, History, Literature, Languages, Folklore Etc|date=1877|publisher=Education Society's Press|language=en}}</ref> Biologically, she is a daughter of King ''Chingkhu Telheiba'' of [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref name="Indian Antiquary0 - Google Books" /> She is the elder sister of [[Khuman Khamba]]. She is best known for bringing up her younger brother.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ObFCT5_taSgC&dq=Khamba+orphan+Moirang+brought+elder+sister+Khamnu&pg=PA243|title=Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo|last=Datta|first=Amaresh|date=1987|publisher=Sahitya Akademi|isbn=978-81-260-1803-1|language=en}}</ref> The two siblings became orphans during their infancy. She feared of being conspired by others. So, she fled with her younger brother from her hometown. They took asylum in the village of the [[:en:Rongmei Naga|Kabui]] chief in the hills.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NZv0AwAAQBAJ&dq=khamnu&pg=PT176|title=The Penguin Book of Classical Indian Love Stories and Lyrics|last=Bond|first=Ruskin|date=2000-10-14|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=978-93-5118-814-8|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Indian Antiquary0 - Google Books" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8EMKAQAAIAAJ&q=khamnu|title=Khamba and Thoibi: The Unscaled Height of Love|last=Singh|first=N. Tombi|date=1976|publisher=Chitrebirentombichand Khorjeirup|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TGkKAQAAIAAJ&q=khamnu|title=Best Short Stories of India|last=Atkinson|first=Phyllis Rhoda Ellen|date=1931|publisher=D. B. Taraporevala sons & Company|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== | Khamnu and her younger brother [[Khamba]] were given fatherly care by General Thonglen and Nobleman Chaoba Nongthonba before and after their stay at the [[:en:Rongmei Naga|Kabui]] village in the hills.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d8jlWVP4uKsC&dq=khamnu+Khamnu+%2C+the+elder+sister+of+Khamba+who+can+be+compared+to+Kunti+%2C+the+widowed+mother+of+the+Pandavas+thonglen+chaoba+nongthonba+general+nobleman+father&pg=PA35|title=Khwairakpam Chaoba Singh|last=Singh|first=Rajkumar Mani|date=2002|publisher=Sahitya Akademi|isbn=978-81-260-1519-1|language=en}}</ref> | ||
[[File:KHAMNU FEEDING HER YOUNGER BROTHER KHUMAN KHAMBA.jpg|thumb|300px|Khamnu feeding her younger brother, [[Khuman Khamba]].]] | |||
Khamnu took all the burdens to bring up her younger brother. So, she is often compared to [[:en:Kunti|Kunti]] of the [[Mahabharata]].<ref name=":2" /> | |||
== Early life == | |||
After the death of her parents, life became miserable for Khamnu and her infant brother [[Khuman Khamba]]. Khamnu went from place to place to get helps as well as works in [[Ancient Moirang|Moirang]]. She husked paddy for some people. In repay of her work, the women breastfed to infant [[Khuman Khamba|Khamba]]. Like this, she did service as well as got help wherever she went. Time went on. The two siblings got full grown up. To earn living, Khamnu sold woods in a market of [[Ancient Moirang|Moirang]]. One day, Princess [[Moirang Thoibi|Thoibi]] visited the marketplace. She noticed Khamnu, a strange new face. She asked Khamnu many things. She even gifted Khamnu foods and jewelry. Khamnu and Thoibi met once more. Thoibi asked Khamnu to accompany her in fishing in the [[Loktak lake]]. So, Khamnu accompanied the princess in sporting on the lake.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods/page/n181/mode/2up|title=The Meitheis|last=Hodson|first=T. C. (Thomas Callan)|date=1908|publisher=London, D. Nutt|others=Duke University Libraries|year=1908|pages=181}}</ref> | |||
Once Princess Thoibi visited Khamnu's house. Meanwhile, Khamnu went out to the market to bring some fruits. At Khamnu's absence, Thoibi presented Khamba gifts. The two bound themselves by an oath before the God [[Khuman Pokpa]]. They drank the water in which the golden bracelet was dipped. They vowed to be lovers forever. After this oath, Thoibi addresed Khamnu as "sister".<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods/page/137/mode/2up|title=The Meitheis|last=Hodson|first=T. C. (Thomas Callan)|date=1908|publisher=London, D. Nutt|others=Duke University Libraries|year=1908|pages=137}}</ref> | |||
== Exposition of hidden identity == | |||
Khamnu's younger brother, Khamba went out among the menfolk to join the wrestling club. While wrestling, Khamba defeated [[Nongban]]. Nongban was the champion of everyone in the kingdom. At Nongban's defeat, Khamba's long hidden identity was known to everyone. He is the son of great warrior Khuman Purenba.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
At this, Minister Nongthonba remembered the marriage engagement between Feiroijamba, his first born son and Khamnu. They went to Khamnu. Khamnu hid herself in the women’s chamber. They wept and lamented. At this, Khamnu came out. She received the gifts from them. From this time onwards, Khamnu and her brother Khamba were always supported by Minister Nongthonba, Minister Thonglen and Feiroijamba in every way of life.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods/page/138/mode/2up|title=The Meitheis|last=Hodson|first=T. C. (Thomas Callan)|date=1908|publisher=London, D. Nutt|others=Duke University Libraries|year=1908|pages=138}}</ref> | |||
== Secrecy of the feral bull == | |||
Khamnu's younger brother [[Khuman Khamba]] was ordered to capture the [[Kao (bull)]] from the [[Khuman kingdom]]. At this, Khamnu revealed a secrecy of the [[Kao (bull)]] to Khamba.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods/page/143/mode/2up|title=The Meitheis|last=Hodson|first=T. C. (Thomas Callan)|date=1908|publisher=London, D. Nutt|others=Duke University Libraries|year=1908|pages=143}}</ref> She said, | |||
<blockquote><poem>"This great bull was once the Lord of your father's herd. Go to him, speak your father's name in his ear, and show him this Rope of silk."</poem></blockquote> | |||
On the day of the adventure, Khamba did everything as his sister instructed him. Immediately, the wild bull got tamed.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods/page/144/mode/2up|title=The Meitheis|last=Hodson|first=T. C. (Thomas Callan)|date=1908|publisher=London, D. Nutt|others=Duke University Libraries|year=1908|pages=144}}</ref> | |||
== Marriage == | |||
Khamnu and Feiroijamba got married after the wedding of [[Khuman Khamba]] and [[Moirang Thoibi]]. Her marriage engagement was set by Nongtholba and late Purenba long time back.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/meitheis01hods/page/151/mode/2up|title=The Meitheis|last=Hodson|first=T. C. (Thomas Callan)|date=1908|publisher=London, D. Nutt|others=Duke University Libraries|year=1908|pages=151}}</ref> | |||
== Namesakes == | |||
=== Market === | |||
'''Khamnu Keithel''' (literally, ''"Khamnu market"'') was constructed at INR 9 crore (1.2 million US Dollar) under the project of Planning and Development Authority (PDA) in [[Moirang]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=8..230612.jun12|title=Foundation for Khamnu Keithel laid at Moirang|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
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== Other websites == | |||
* [https://archive.org/search.php?query=Khamnu&sin=TXT Khamnu_archive.org] | |||
* [http://e-pao.net/epSearchResults.asp?cx=partner-pub-3342616103029311%3A3788634109&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=Khamnu&sa.x=0&sa.y=0 Khamnu_e-pao.net] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:45, 26 March 2022
Khamnu (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯅꯨ, romanized: /kʰəm.nu/) is the daughter of prime minister Khuman Puremba of Ancient Moirang.[1][2] Biologically, she is a daughter of King Chingkhu Telheiba of Ancient Moirang.[2] She is the elder sister of Khuman Khamba. She is best known for bringing up her younger brother.[3] The two siblings became orphans during their infancy. She feared of being conspired by others. So, she fled with her younger brother from her hometown. They took asylum in the village of the Kabui chief in the hills.[1][4][2][5][6]
 Princess Thoibi and her chief maid Senu, coming to the market, where Khamnu sells woods. | |
| Born | |
| Era | Ancient Moirang |
| Title | Real daughter of the king, foster daughter of the prime minister |
| Spouse(s) | Pheiroichamba (Pheiroijamba) |
| Parents |
|
| Relatives | Khuman Khamba (younger brother), Moirang Thoibi (younger sister in law) |
| Family | Moirang dynasty (biological), Khuman dynasty (foster) |
Khamnu and her younger brother Khamba were given fatherly care by General Thonglen and Nobleman Chaoba Nongthonba before and after their stay at the Kabui village in the hills.[7]
Khamnu took all the burdens to bring up her younger brother. So, she is often compared to Kunti of the Mahabharata.[7]
Early lifeEdit
After the death of her parents, life became miserable for Khamnu and her infant brother Khuman Khamba. Khamnu went from place to place to get helps as well as works in Moirang. She husked paddy for some people. In repay of her work, the women breastfed to infant Khamba. Like this, she did service as well as got help wherever she went. Time went on. The two siblings got full grown up. To earn living, Khamnu sold woods in a market of Moirang. One day, Princess Thoibi visited the marketplace. She noticed Khamnu, a strange new face. She asked Khamnu many things. She even gifted Khamnu foods and jewelry. Khamnu and Thoibi met once more. Thoibi asked Khamnu to accompany her in fishing in the Loktak lake. So, Khamnu accompanied the princess in sporting on the lake.[8]
Once Princess Thoibi visited Khamnu's house. Meanwhile, Khamnu went out to the market to bring some fruits. At Khamnu's absence, Thoibi presented Khamba gifts. The two bound themselves by an oath before the God Khuman Pokpa. They drank the water in which the golden bracelet was dipped. They vowed to be lovers forever. After this oath, Thoibi addresed Khamnu as "sister".[9]
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Khamnu's younger brother, Khamba went out among the menfolk to join the wrestling club. While wrestling, Khamba defeated Nongban. Nongban was the champion of everyone in the kingdom. At Nongban's defeat, Khamba's long hidden identity was known to everyone. He is the son of great warrior Khuman Purenba.[9] At this, Minister Nongthonba remembered the marriage engagement between Feiroijamba, his first born son and Khamnu. They went to Khamnu. Khamnu hid herself in the women’s chamber. They wept and lamented. At this, Khamnu came out. She received the gifts from them. From this time onwards, Khamnu and her brother Khamba were always supported by Minister Nongthonba, Minister Thonglen and Feiroijamba in every way of life.[10]
Secrecy of the feral bullEdit
Khamnu's younger brother Khuman Khamba was ordered to capture the Kao (bull) from the Khuman kingdom. At this, Khamnu revealed a secrecy of the Kao (bull) to Khamba.[11] She said,
"This great bull was once the Lord of your father's herd. Go to him, speak your father's name in his ear, and show him this Rope of silk."
On the day of the adventure, Khamba did everything as his sister instructed him. Immediately, the wild bull got tamed.[12]
MarriageEdit
Khamnu and Feiroijamba got married after the wedding of Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi. Her marriage engagement was set by Nongtholba and late Purenba long time back.[13]
NamesakesEdit
MarketEdit
Khamnu Keithel (literally, "Khamnu market") was constructed at INR 9 crore (1.2 million US Dollar) under the project of Planning and Development Authority (PDA) in Moirang.[14]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Prakash, Col Ved (2007). Encyclopaedia of North-East India. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. ISBN 978-81-269-0706-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Indian Antiquary: A Journal of Oriental Research in Archaeology, History, Literature, Languages, Folklore Etc. Education Society's Press. 1877.
- ↑ Datta, Amaresh (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-1803-1.
- ↑ Bond, Ruskin (2000-10-14). The Penguin Book of Classical Indian Love Stories and Lyrics. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-93-5118-814-8.
- ↑ Singh, N. Tombi (1976). Khamba and Thoibi: The Unscaled Height of Love. Chitrebirentombichand Khorjeirup.
- ↑ Atkinson, Phyllis Rhoda Ellen (1931). Best Short Stories of India. D. B. Taraporevala sons & Company.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Singh, Rajkumar Mani (2002). Khwairakpam Chaoba Singh. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-1519-1.
- ↑ Hodson, T. C. (Thomas Callan) (1908). The Meitheis. Duke University Libraries. London, D. Nutt. p. 181.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 Hodson, T. C. (Thomas Callan) (1908). The Meitheis. Duke University Libraries. London, D. Nutt. p. 137.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hodson, T. C. (Thomas Callan) (1908). The Meitheis. Duke University Libraries. London, D. Nutt. p. 138.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hodson, T. C. (Thomas Callan) (1908). The Meitheis. Duke University Libraries. London, D. Nutt. p. 143.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hodson, T. C. (Thomas Callan) (1908). The Meitheis. Duke University Libraries. London, D. Nutt. p. 144.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hodson, T. C. (Thomas Callan) (1908). The Meitheis. Duke University Libraries. London, D. Nutt. p. 151.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "Foundation for Khamnu Keithel laid at Moirang". e-pao.net.