Khuman

Khuman
Khuman dynasty sword, a Meitei traditional weapon
Profile
CountryIndia
RegionManipur
DistrictThoubal district
EthnicityMeitei people
Chief
Khuman Iputhou
Khuman Ningthou
Last ChiefKhuman Puremba
Clan branches
Allied clans
Titles
Khumancha

Khuman (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ) is one of the seven main clans (Yek Salai) of the Meitei people. The Khuman clan was once a powerful group that ruled parts of Kangleipak (now called Manipur) before they were taken over by the Ningthouja Dynasty in the 13th century. A book called the Khuman-Lon Puya tells the history of their rule. In the Meitei language, the word Khuman means "narrowed darkness."

In the flag of Kangleipak, the black color represents the Khuman group of Meitei people.

Number of families

Meitei sub-groups Romanisation Number of families/surnames (according to N. Monihar) Number of families/surnames (according to Khomdon Lisam) Number of families/surnames (according to T.C. Hodson) Number of families/surnames (according to Manipur Mirror) Number of families/surnames (according to MASTEC)
ꯈꯨꯃꯟ Khuman 176 199 103 204 67

Mythology

Khuman was the son of Iputhou Pakhangba and Loikhumpi Mawai Thoungailenpi. He was born inside Kangla Palace, Imphal at evening when sunset sky is somewhat dark in colour. He ruled the Mayang Imphal province of Kangleipak kingdom as the Khuman province for several years. Khuman Khamba, one of legendary powerful hero from Moirang was amongst Khuman Salai(clan).

References

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  4. ↑ Commission, Indian Historical Records (1971). Proceedings of the Session. Superintendent Government Printing, India.
  5. ↑ Monihar, N. (2000). Sagei Salai Apoklon (in Manipuri). India: Internet Archive; Digital Library of India.
  6. ↑ "Who are the Indigenous People of Manipur Part 2 By Khomdon Lisam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
  7. ↑ Hodson, Thomas Callan. The Meitheis. India: D. Nutt, 1908.
  8. ↑ "The People - Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC)". mastec.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
  9. ↑ "KHUMAN SURNAME LIST – Manipur Mirror". Retrieved 2025-02-16.[permanent dead link]
  10. ↑ "Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Ama-Ilon Pukok Puya". Paochelsalaitaret.net. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  11. ↑ Mangi Singh, laishram (13 November 1980). "Moirang Kangleiron Khuman Khamba Seitharol". Archive.org. Retrieved 13 November 2018.