Khuman () is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. Historically, they ruled parts of Kangleipak (present day Indian state of Manipur) prior to subjugation by the Ningthouja dynasty (Mangang) c. 13th century. The Khuman-Lon Puya records information about their rule. The Meitei language meaning of Khuman is a narrowed darkness.
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+Meitei sub-groupsRomanisationNumber of families/surnames (according to N. Monihar)Number of families/surnames (according to Khomdon Lisam)Number of families/surnames (according to T.C. HodsonHodson, Thomas Callan. The Meitheis. India: D. Nutt, 1908.)Number of families/surnames (according to Manipur Mirror)Number of families/surnames (according to MASTEC)Khuman17619910320467 Mythology
Khuman was the son of Iputhou Pakhangba and Loikhumpi Mawai Thoungailenpi. He was born inside Kangla Palace, Imphal at evening when sunset sky is somewhat dark in colour. He ruled the Mayang Imphal province of Kangleipak kingdom as the Khuman province for several years. Khuman Khamba, one of legendary powerful hero from Moirang was amongst Khuman Salai(clan).
See also Khuman martial tradition Mangang Luwang Angom Moilang Kha Nganpa Salai Leishangthem
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