Sameirang

Meidingu Sameirang (Old Manipuri: Meitingu Sameilang) was a Meetei ruler of Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak).

[3] In 518 AD, he defeated Kwakpa Thawanthaba, the chief of the Angom principality and took possession of his territory after killing him.

[4] He founded the "Phaida Loishang" (eunuch institution) led by a head for the first time in the kingdom.

[5] During his reign, Yumnaks (Meitei families) like Yengkhom, Keithellakpam and Kheirom are found mentioning in the chronicles.

These are the descendants of Thamanglang, the step brother of King Sameirang.