| Haoramton | |
|---|---|
| Khuman Ningthou | |
| Monarch | 800 C.E – 830 C.E |
| Predecessor | Yoithongai |
| Successor | Menshomba |
| Born | Haoramton Louthiba |
| Spouse | Nganurol Khongaiba Chanu |
| Issue | Menshomba, Athing Mongbisu, Thongbu Sanamba, Liklai Thawaa |
| House | Khuman dynasty |
| Father | Yoithongai |
| Mother | Nganurol Kaireima |
| Religion | Sanamahism |
| Occupation | Monarch |
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Haoramton was a monarch of the Khuman dynasty in ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur, India). He reigned from approximately 800 to 830 CE.[1][2] He was a contemporary of King Yaraba of the Ningthouja dynasty, who ruled from 799 to 821 CE.[3][4]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Haoramton was the youngest son of King Yoithongai and Queen Nganurol Kaireima. He had two elder brothers, Haoramhal and Haoramyai.[1][2]
According to legend, a royal priest named Thoiba and his wife Chaobi Nongnangma-chak once discovered a beaded necklace beneath a large Heibung tree while fishing near a hill. The necklace was presented to King Yoithongai, who later passed it to his second son and eventually to Haoramton.[1][2][3][4]
Fratricide and succession[edit | edit source]
During this period, King Punshiba of the Luwang dynasty constructed a grand palace and invited all noble families of Kangleipak to its inauguration. Haoramhal and Haoramyai attended the feast, and Haoramhal wore the royal necklace with permission from his mother.[1][2][3][4]
Upon discovering the necklace was missing, Haoramton became enraged. Failing to locate it, he took his father's sword and confronted his brothers. In the ensuing conflict, he killed Haoramhal.[1][2][3][4]
Following the incident, Haoramyai fled to the Moirang kingdom, where he had two sons: Parenkoiba and Thangloihaiba. Parenkoiba's son, Puremba, became a renowned warrior.[1][2][3][4]
Reign and descendants[edit | edit source]
Haoramton ascended the throne of the Khuman kingdom after these events. He married Queen Nganuron Khongaiba Chanu. The couple had four sons:[1][2][3][4]
- Menshomba – succeeded Haoramton as king
- Athing Mongbisu – progenitor of the Mongbijam family
- Thongbu Sanamba – founder of the Langdam and Ngangbam families
- Liklai Thawaa – ancestor of the Hawaijam, Akangjam, and Pallubam families
Collateral branches[edit | edit source]
Descendants of Haoramton's brothers also founded several prominent families:[1][2][3][4]
- From Haoramhal:
- Thoidingjam
- Yanglem
- From Haoramyai:
- Thengujam
- Pukhrem
- Phairenbam
- Langlenhanbam
- Chandam
- Tourem
- Pangeijam
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Khelchandra Singh, Ningthoukhongjam (1980). Khuman Kangleirol (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Ibobi, Laikhuram (1998). Khuman Kangleiron Amasung Laikhuram Shageigee Meihouron (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Kullachandra Sharma, B (1998). Khuman Ningthouron Lambuba (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Kullachandra, B. (1989-03-15). Khumal Ningthourol Lambuba (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.