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Country | India | ||
Region | Manipur | ||
Ethnicity | Meetei | ||
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Luwang Iputhou | |||
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Luwang is one of the Seven clans of Meetei. 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 folowing are list of Yumnaks[5] (surnames) included in the Luwang salai.
There are 716 different surnames or yumnak(household and their profession or habits) under seven clans of Meiteis. The seven clansalong with their etymology and the number of surnames under the respective clans are given below
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