Luwang | |||
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Country | India | ||
Region | Manipur | ||
Ethnicity | Meitei people | ||
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Luwang Iputhou | |||
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Luwang is one of the seven clans of the Meitei people. Luwang consists of several Yumnaks which are native peoples of ancient Kangleipak (now Manipur), one of the States of India.[1][2]
Luwang was the son of Iputhou Pakhangba also known as Konchin Tukthapa Pakhangpa and Nula Eebemma Huimuleima. He was born inside Kangla Palace, Imphal at noon where sunlight was somewhat white in colour. He ruled some parts of Kangleipak kingdom for several years.[3] Luwang Punsiba was one of the great king amongst Luwang clan, during his reign Hiyang Hiren was most popular in Kangleipak.[4]
The following are list of Yumnaks[5](surnames)included in the Luwang[6]salai.[7]