History of Manipur: Difference between revisions

== Medieval period ==

{{See|Medieval Manipur}}

Loiyumpa was the next king, and Ch.K. records his reign in considerable detail.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=31-33}} He is credited with the initiation of the first 'constitution'.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=31-33}}

Thangpi Lanthapa ruled for twenty two years and trounced the Moirangs as well as the Loipi Haos; Tengkongbi and Marem Namngapa were captured.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=37}} Kongyapa ascended in 1324 went on to succeed him.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=37-38}}He was succeeded by Tenheipa, who reigned for twenty years and engaged in a multitude of warfare.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=38}} Nothing is mentioned about the next ruler Tonapa, except that he reigned for five years.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=38}} Then, Tapungpa ascended to the throne. His regime saw successful warfare against the Loipi Marems, before he was assassinated by Khamlangpa, the king of Chingsong, after thirty five years of rule.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=38-39}} Again, there is a scarcity of information about the next king Lairenpa; he reigned for five years and there were no king for five, after.{{sfn|Parratt|2005|pp=39}} Punshipa's reign went till 1432, and was witness to numerous clashes including one with Moirangs.

Ningthoukhompa ruled from 1432 to 1467. He routed out the Moirangs, and repulsed a rebellion by the Tangkhuls of the mountains.

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