The court chronicle of the kings of Manipur : the Cheitharon kumpapa : original text, translation, and notes

The "Cheitharon Kumpapa "is the Court Chronicle of the Kings of Manipur, a small formerly independent state situated on the Indian border with Myanmar. The "Cheitharon Kumpapa "is a court account of the state, which claims to record events from the founding of the ruling dynasty in 33 CE. This dynasty continued until the abolition of the monarchy after the merger of the state with India in 1949. The document is thus probably the oldest chronicle in the region, written on hand made "Meetei" (Manipuri) paper made from tree bark in locally made ink with a quill or a bamboo pen. All in all it comprises more than 3000 leaves. This volume contains a copy of the original text of the "Cheitharon Kumpapa," which is authorized by the Palace and the English translation from the original composed in archaic Manipuri script ("Meetei Mayek"). Explanatory notes and a glossary complement this interesting source of information. Scholars working on East and South Asia will find this volume enlighteningand the text will be useful for those readers engaged in social anthropology, religious history, archaeology, human geography and linguistics. The Cheitharon Kumpapa is the court chronicle of the kings of Manipur, a small formerly independent state situated on the Indian border with Myanmar. The Cheitharon Kumpapa is a court account of the state, which claims to record events from the founding of the ruling dynasty in 33 CE. This dynasty continued until the abolition of the monarchy after the merger of the state with India in 1949. The document is thus probably the oldest chronicle in the region, written on handmade Meetei (Manipuri) paper made from tree bark in locally made ink with a quill or a bamboo pen. All in all it comprises more than 1,000 leaves. This volume contains a copy of the original text of the Cheitharon Kumpapa, authorised by the Palace, and the English translation from the original composed in archaic Manipuri script (Meetei Mayek). Explanatory notes and a glossary complement this interesting source of information. Scholars working on East and South Asia will find this volume enlightening, and the text will be useful for those readers engaged in social anthropology, religious history, archaeology, human geography and linguistics. This Volume Contains A Copy Of The Original Text Of The Cheitharon Kumpapa, The Court Chronicle Of The Kings Of Manipur Which Is Authorised By The Palace, And The English Translation From The Original Composed In Archaic Manipuri Script (meetei Mayek). Explanatory Notes And A Glossary Complement This Interesting Source Of Information. Scholars Working On East And South Asia Will Find This Volume Enlightening And The Text Will Be Useful For Those Readers Engaged In Social Anthropology, Religious History, Archaeology, Human Geography And Linguistics. BOOK COVER 1 HALF-TITLE 2 SERIES-TITLE 3 TITLE 5 COPY RIGHT 6 DEDICATION 7 CONTENTS 8 PREFACE 10 ABBREVIATIONS 12 PART ONE 14 INTRODUCTION 15 LIST OF KINGS 32 MANIPURI LUNAR MONTHS 34 PART TWO 35 THE CHEITHARON KUMPAPA THE COURT CHRONICLE OF THE MEETEI KINGS OF MANIPUR (KANGLEIPAK):ENGLISH TRANSLATION 36 GLOSSARY OF MANIPURI WORDS 188 PART THREE 199 MEETEI MAYEK OR MEETEI SCRIPT 200 THE MANUSCRIPT TEXT OF THE CHEITHARON KUMPAPA IN MEETEI MAYEK 203 V. 1. 33-1763 Ce [translation And Notes By] Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt. Includes Bibliographical References.