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Haoramton was a monarch of the Khuman dynasty in ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur, India). He reigned from approximately 800 to 830 CE.[1][2] He was a contemporary of King Yaraba of the Ningthouja dynasty, who ruled from 799 to 821 CE.[3][4]

Early life

Haoramton was the youngest son of King Yoithongai and Queen Nganurol Kaireima. He had two elder brothers, Haoramhal and Haoramyai.[1][2]

According to legend, a royal priest named Thoiba and his wife Chaobi Nongnangma-chak once discovered a beaded necklace beneath a large Heibung tree while fishing near a hill. The necklace was presented to King Yoithongai, who later passed it to his second son and eventually to Haoramton.[1][2][3][4]

Fratricide and succession

During this period, King Punshiba of the Luwang dynasty constructed a grand palace and invited all noble families of Kangleipak to its inauguration. Haoramhal and Haoramyai attended the feast, and Haoramhal wore the royal necklace with permission from his mother.[1][2][3][4]

Upon discovering the necklace was missing, Haoramton became enraged. Failing to locate it, he took his father's sword and confronted his brothers. In the ensuing conflict, he killed Haoramhal.[1][2][3][4]

Following the incident, Haoramyai fled to the Moirang kingdom, where he had two sons: Parenkoiba and Thangloihaiba. Parenkoiba's son, Puremba, became a renowned warrior.[1][2][3][4]

Reign and descendants

Haoramton ascended the throne of the Khuman kingdom after these events. He married Queen Nganuron Khongaiba Chanu. The couple had four sons:[1][2][3][4]

  • Menshomba – succeeded Haoramton as king
  • Athing Mongbisu – progenitor of the Mongbijam family
  • Thongbu Sanamba – founder of the Langdam and Ngangbam families
  • Liklai Thawaa – ancestor of the Hawaijam, Akangjam, and Pallubam families

Collateral branches

Descendants of Haoramton's brothers also founded several prominent families:[1][2][3][4]

  • From Haoramhal:
    • Thoidingjam
    • Yanglem
  • From Haoramyai:
    • Thengujam
    • Pukhrem
    • Phairenbam
    • Langlenhanbam
    • Chandam
    • Tourem
    • Pangeijam

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Khuman Kangleirol{{#if:Khelchandra Singh|, Khelchandra Singh}. Digital Library of India; Internet Archive(1980)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Khuman Kangleiron Amasung Laikhuram Shageigee Meihouron{{#if:Ibobi|, Ibobi}. Digital Library of India; Internet Archive(1998)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Khuman Ningthouron Lambuba{{#if:Kullachandra Sharma|, Kullachandra Sharma}. Digital Library of India; Internet Archive(1998)
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Khumal Ningthourol Lambuba{{#if:Kullachandra|, Kullachandra}. Digital Library of India; Internet Archive(1989-03-15)