Question

What is the meaning of khongnang and leima


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Answer 1

Answer:

The Ningthou and Leima always said: “Everybody in Kangleipak should live in peace. Not only the people, but the birds, animals and trees.” Their beloved king and queen had three sons: Sanajaoba, Sanayaima and Sanatomba. ... A king is called a Ningthou and a queen is called a Leima in Manipuri.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Khongnang  - Banyan Tree

Leima - Queen

Explanation:

• The story Who Will be Ningthou by Indira Mukherjee is story about  A king who is called a Ningthou (in Manipuri) and a queen who is called a Leima (in Manipuri). This is a story states what qualities make a good ruler. They had three sons and a daughter who was born 12 years later
• As per the customs of the kingdom, the future king would be the eldest son of the king. However, the king felt that times have changed, and he decided select a king who is most worthy of becoming one.
• They had a contest to select the future king. And so, there was a horse race contest amongst the three sons of the king and the queen. Whoever, amongst the 3 sons, reached the banyan tree or Khongnang, first would be the king or Tunggi Ningthou.