Kha-Nganpa

Kha-Nganpa
Kha-Nganpa dynasty sword, a Meitei traditional weapon
Profile
CountryIndia
RegionManipur
DistrictThoubal district
EthnicityMeitei people
Chief
Kha-Nganba Iputhou
Last ChiefKhaba Nongjenba, the last Meetei Imphal Kangla ruler of the Khaba dynasty
Clan branches
Allied clans
Chenglei (Sarang Leisangthem)
Titles
Khaba

Kha Nganpa (also known as Kha Nganba) is one of the seven main clans (called Yek Salai) of the Meitei people. The Kha Nganpa are part of the old Meitei group of clans.[1]

In the flag of Kangleipak, the bluish color represents the Kha-Nganpa group of Meitei people.

Number of families

Meitei sub-groups Romanisation Number of families/surnames (according to N. Monihar[2]) Number of families/surnames (according to Khomdon Lisam[3]) Number of families/surnames (according to T.C. Hodson[4]) Number of families/surnames (according to Manipur Mirror) Number of families/surnames (according to MASTEC)[5]
ꯈꯥ ꯉꯥꯟꯄ Kha Nganpa 42 37 17 43[6] 21

References

  1. ↑ The Seven Yeks of Manipur. e-pao.net
  2. ↑ Monihar, N. (2000). Sagei Salai Apoklon (in Manipuri). India: Internet Archive; Digital Library of India.
  3. ↑ "Who are the Indigenous People of Manipur Part 2 By Khomdon Lisam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
  4. ↑ Hodson, Thomas Callan. The Meitheis. India: D. Nutt, 1908.
  5. ↑ "The People - Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC)". mastec.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
  6. ↑ "KHABA NGANBA SURNAME LIST – Manipur Mirror". Retrieved 2025-02-16.

Other websites

  • Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok PuYa


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