Chenglei

Chenglei Sarang-Leishangthem
Chenglei (Salang Leishangthem) dynasty sword, a Meitei traditional weapon
Profile
Country	India
Region	Manipur
District	Imphal West
Ethnicity	Meitei people
Chief
Chenglei Iputhou
Last Chief	Thangyi Taobung Khongdouba
Clan branches #Number of families
Allied clans Khaba-Nganba
Titles Salai

Chenglei or Salai Leishangthem or Salang Leishangthem or Sarang Leishangthem is the name of a group of people in the old kingdom of Ancient Manipur, also called Kangleipak. They are one of the old families or clans of the Meitei people.

The Chengleis had their own kingdom in a place called Khomjing before they joined the main kingdom of Manipur. They are an important part of Meitei history and culture.

Origin

The Chengleis are one of the seven old clans known as the "Salai Taret" in Meitei tradition. Their history is told in many old stories and books.

Related pages

• Meitei people
• Ancient Manipur
• Yek Salai
• Mangang
• Luwang
• Khuman
• Angom Salai
• Moirang Salai
• Kha-Nganpa

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