The Tales of Kanglei Throne is a book by Linthoi Chanu. It is published by the Blue Rose Publisher in December 2017. It deals with the mythological and historical events of Kangleipak (Manipur) from the prehistoric times up to the seventh century.[1][2][3][4]
The Kanglei realm (Kangleipak)[a], an antique name of Manipur, emerged as a well established kingdom in the year 33 C.E. Two historical personalities, "Chingkhong Poireiton" and "Nongda Lairen Pakhangba" founded the civilization of Ancient Kangleipak, whose main feature was the ideological system of kingship and royalty, having Nongda Lairen Pakhangba as the first king to sit on the throne of Kangleipak (lit. Kanglei realm).[2]
Background
Linthoi Chanu's The Tales of Kanglei Throne has stories which are from the following ancient texts:[2]
An account about the legends, tradition and some historical accounts on cosmogony, origin of the Meiteis and their seven clans in Kangleipak (Manipur).
The Tales of Kanglei Throne contains 4 chapters.[2][3]
Chapter name
Description
"Khamnung, the Under World"
About the underworld kingdom (Meitei: Khamnung) ruled by King Thongalen, who sent his younger brother, Lord Poireiton (Poireitol) along with his concubine, Lady Lainaotabi, to the upper world (human world), for exploration.
"The Serpent King"
About Nongda Lairen Pakhangba ascending the throne of the Kanglei realm and his administration
"The Colossal Bird"
About the gigantic bird attacking the Kanglei realm and its end of life at the hands of two Meitei princes, namely Yoimongba and Taothingmang, the sons of King Khuyoi Tompok
"The Exiled Prince"
About the life of Meitei prince Naothingkhong, the son of King Ura Konthouba, starting from the exile up to his coronation and kingly life
"Iwui Story: Linthoi Chanu's Eigi WARI | Ukhrul Times". 14 November 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2022. Linthoi Chanu is the author of two books – Wari: A collection of Manipuri short stories and her debut book, The Tales of Kanglei Throne. Her books focus on Manipuri folklore, myths and legends.