Punshi Yumoiba


Adon Punshi Yumoiba was a ruler of the Khuman dynasty of ancient Kangleipak. He reigned from 620 CE to 700 CE.
He was a contemporary of King Naothingkhong of the Ningthouja dynasty.

Reign and alliances

During his reign, Punshi Yumoiba built up the political and cultural significance of Nongyai Leikoipung, the second capital city founded by his father Laiphangba. He built a powerful alliance with King Naothingkhong of the Ningthouja dynasty. Punshi Yoimoiba gave shelter to him and later gave him his daughter, Keirunghangbi to marriage.
With this alliance, Punshi Yumoiba also gave a part of the Khuman kingdom to the Meitei kingdom. However, this political act triggered a dispute among the Khuman people and led to the rebellion by Senba Mimaba.

Religion and cultural legacy

Punshi Yumoiba also started the worship of the goddess Imoinu. He built her shrine at the royal palace at Mayang Imphal. This was a significant role in starting the worship if Imoinu into the cultural and spiritual practices of the Khuman dynasty.