List of Manipuri kings

The Kingdom of Kangleipak with written constitution was established in 1110 CE by Loiyumba, ruler of Kangleipak State who incorporated most neighboring principalities.

He adopted the name Gharib Nawaz, and in 1724 renamed the kingdom as Manipur (Sanskrit for "abode of jewels").

[3] On 11 August 1947 CE, Maharajah of Manipur Bodhchandra Singh signed the Instrument of Accession[4] agreeing to accede defense, communication and external affairs to Union of India on the assurance of autonomy of Manipur and further signed a merger agreement in October 1949 which is disputed to be an agreement made under duress.

[6] The most important source of ancient history and rulers of Manipur are mentioned in the "Royal Chronicle", written in the 19th century.

Known rulers of Great Historical Gap are: The "Cheitharol Kumbaba" begins with Nongda Lairen Pakhangba (Ningthouja dynasty).