Haoramton
| 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 |
Haoramton was a king of the Khuman dynasty in Ancient Kangleipak (now Manipur, India). He ruled from about 800 CE to 830 CE.[1][2] He was a contemporary of King Yaraba of the Ningthouja dynasty, who ruled from 799 CE to 821 CE.[3][4]
Early life
Haoramton was the youngest son of King Yoithongai and Queen Nganurol Kaireima. He had two older brothers: Haoramhal and Haoramyai.[1][2]
One day, a royal priest named Thoiba and his wife Chaobi Nongnangma-chak went fishing near a big Heibung tree. They found a necklace made of beads. Thoiba gave it to King Yoithongai. The king gave it to his second son, then to Haoramton.[1][2][3][4]
Family tragedy
During the time of Haoramton, King Punshiba of the Luwang dynasty built a big palace and held a feast. He invited nobles from across Kangleipak. Haoramhal and Haoramyai went to the event. Haoramhal wore the royal necklace with permission from his mother.[1][2][3][4]
When Haoramton saw that the necklace was missing, he became angry. He took his father’s sword and went to confront his brothers. In anger, he killed Haoramhal.[1][2][3][4]
After this, Haoramyai fled to the Moirang kingdom. There, he had two sons: Parenkoiba and Thangloihaiba. Parenkoiba’s son, Puremba, became a well-known warrior.[1][2][3][4]
Reign and descendants
Haoramton became king after these events. He married Queen Nganuron Khongaiba Chanu. They had four sons:[1][2][3][4]
- Menshomba – became king after Haoramton
- Athing Mongbisu – his children founded the Mongbijam family
- Thongbu Sanamba – his family founded the Langdam and Ngangbam families
- Liklai Thawaa – his children started the Hawaijam, Akangjam, and Pallubam families
Related family lines
Haoramton’s brothers also had descendants who created new families:[1][2][3][4]
- From Haoramhal:
- Thoidingjam family
- Yanglem family
- From Haoramyai:
- Thengujam family
- Pukhrem family
- Phairenbam family
- Langlenhanbam family
- Chandam family
- Tourem family
- Pangeijam family
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Khelchandra Singh, Ningthoukhongjam (1980). Khuman Kangleirol (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ibobi, Laikhuram (1998). Khuman Kangleiron Amasung Laikhuram Shageigee Meihouron (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kullachandra Sharma, B (1998). Khuman Ningthouron Lambuba (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kullachandra, B. (1989-03-15). Khumal Ningthourol Lambuba (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India; Internet Archive.