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The events in the epic took place during the reign of King Chingkhu Telheiba (1093 AD-1148 AD) in [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6pf_muabVNIC&q=khamba+thoibi+epic&dq=khamba+thoibi+epic&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwias9uI4_DuAhVWQH0KHaHOA2IQ6AEwBHoECAkQAg</ref> The saga is based mainly on romance, struggle, chivalry and intrigue, popularized by the bards of [[Ancient Moirang|Moirang kingdom]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6pf_muabVNIC&q=khamba+thoibi+epic&dq=khamba+thoibi+epic&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwias9uI4_DuAhVWQH0KHaHOA2IQ6AEwBHoECAkQAg</ref>
The events in the epic took place during the reign of King Chingkhu Telheiba (1093 AD-1148 AD) in [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6pf_muabVNIC&q=khamba+thoibi+epic&dq=khamba+thoibi+epic&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwias9uI4_DuAhVWQH0KHaHOA2IQ6AEwBHoECAkQAg</ref> The saga is based mainly on romance, struggle, chivalry and intrigue, popularized by the bards of [[Ancient Moirang|Moirang kingdom]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6pf_muabVNIC&q=khamba+thoibi+epic&dq=khamba+thoibi+epic&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwias9uI4_DuAhVWQH0KHaHOA2IQ6AEwBHoECAkQAg</ref>


The romantic saga of Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi has deep religious importance to the culture of Meitei people. The terms, "Khamba" means "Ultimate or fullness" and "Thoibi" means "Perfection of beauty and accomplishments".
The romantic saga of [[Khuman Khamba]] and [[Moirang Thoibi]] has deep religious importance to the [[Meitei culture]].https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8EMKAQAAIAAJ&q=khamba+thoibi&dq=khamba+thoibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinn6SW4fDuAhWBTX0KHcdCBfkQ6AEwAXoECAEQAg</ref> The terms, "Khamba" means "Ultimate or fullness" and "Thoibi" means "Perfection of beauty and accomplishments".


There's also a folk dance of [[Meitei culture]], under the same title [[Khamba Thoibi Jagoi]], believed to be first performed by [[Khuman Khamba]] and [[Moirang Thoibi]], in the [[Ibudhou Thangjing Temple]], the shrine of Lord [[Eputhou Thangjing]] in [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref>https://www.flickr.com/photos/surjakanta/8248320669</ref><ref>http://www.indianfolkdances.com/khamba-thoibi-folk-dance-of-manipur.html</ref>
There's also a folk dance of [[Meitei culture]], under the same title [[Khamba Thoibi Jagoi]], believed to be first performed by [[Khuman Khamba]] and [[Moirang Thoibi]], in the [[Ibudhou Thangjing Temple]], the shrine of Lord [[Eputhou Thangjing]] in [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref>https://www.flickr.com/photos/surjakanta/8248320669</ref><ref>http://www.indianfolkdances.com/khamba-thoibi-folk-dance-of-manipur.html</ref>
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