[1][2] He is best known for his long life and outstanding wisdom in Manipuri folklore and history of Manipur.
[3][4][5] Some historians opined that Luwang Ningthou Punshiba is the fourth descendant of Poireiton and he has nine wives.
[6] Regarding relationship with the Meitei kings of the Ningthouja dynasty, Punshiba gave training of state craft and the art of governance to Naothingkhong (663 AD-763 AD) when he was a prince.
[7][8] Besides, the great-grandson of Luwang Ningthou Punshiba (from his first wife) married Meitei king Naothingkhong's's daughter.
[9] However, he is also considered as a mythological divine figure in some literary works.