Khuyoi Tompok
Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) kingdom in the 2nd century AD
About Khuyoi Tompok
Lived 154 – 263 (aged 108–109).
Khuyoi Tompok (154 AD-263 AD; 1551 MF-1661 MF) was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur. He is the only son and the successor of Emperor Nongda Lairen Pakhangba and Empress Laisana.
It was during his era that the time measuring device (pung/poong) and a traditional drum (a musical instrument) (pung/poong) were invented in the kingdom for the first time.
Various experiments were carried out for the perfection of the traditional drum. At first, deer skin was used, secondly, tiger skin and thirdly, cow skin was used in making the drum.
The Chinglon Laaihui accounts for his expedition to find out metal ores, especially gold and silver ores in the kingdom.
He is one of the nine kings associated with the design of a royal flag.
Other websites
Niṃthaurola śaireṃ Society, Politics, and Development in North East India Folk Culture of Manipur Manipur Folk-lore (India) Time Measuring Device
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Who was Khuyoi Tompok?
Ruler of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) kingdom in the 2nd century AD
When was Khuyoi Tompok born?
Khuyoi Tompok was born in 154.
When did Khuyoi Tompok die?
Khuyoi Tompok died in 263.
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