Luwang Ningthou Punshiba

Luwang Ningthou Punshiba, shortly known as Luwang Punshiba, is a king of the Luwang dynasty of Ancient Manipur civilization. He is best known as god of wisdom an had a long life in Manipuri folklore and history of Manipur.
According to the Hijan Hirao and the Hirol, he is the originator of the Hiyang Tannaba with the invention of the Hiyang Hiren.
Some historians opined that Luwang Ningthou Punshiba is the fourth descendant of Poireiton and he has nine wives.
Regarding relationship with the Meitei kings of the Ningthouja dynasty, Punshiba gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong when he was a prince. Besides, the great-grandson of Luwang Ningthou Punshiba married Meitei king Naothingkhong's's daughter.
However, he is also considered as a mythological divine figure in some literary works.