Haoramton

Haoramton was a king of the Khuman dynasty in Ancient Kangleipak (now Manipur, India). He ruled from about 800 CE to 830 CE. He was a contemporary of King Yaraba of the Ningthouja dynasty, who ruled from 799 CE to 821 CE.

Early life

Haoramton was the youngest son of King Yoithongai and Queen Nganurol Kaireima. He had two older brothers: Haoramhal and Haoramyai.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reign and descendants

Haoramton became king after these events. He married Queen Nganuron Khongaiba Chanu. They had four sons:

• 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:

• From Haoramhal:
  • Thoidingjam family
  • Yanglem family

• From Haoramyai:
  • Thengujam family
  • Pukhrem family
  • Phairenbam family
  • Langlenhanbam family
  • Chandam family
  • Tourem family
  • Pangeijam family

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