Nongban
Angom Nongban Kongyamba | |
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A contemporary Meitei painting depicting Nongban, being tricked by Princess Thoibi. | |
| Died | Khoirentak |
| Cause of death | Killed by the man-eating tiger of Khoirentak during the hunt |
| Other names | Nongban, Angom Nongban, Nongban Kongyamba |
| Occupation | Nobleman |
| Era | Ancient Moirang |
| Known for | Villain character of the Khamba Thoibi epic |
| Title | Pee Thadoi |
| Opponent | Khuman Khamba |
| Spouse | 7 wives |
| Family | Angom clan |
Angom Nongban Kongyamba, known by just one name as Nongban, is a nobleman in Ancient Moirang. He is a rich man of Angom clan. He is the main villain in the Khamba Thoibi epic legend. He was a polygamist. He wanted to marry Princess Thoibi in addition to his other wives. Prince Chingkhuba, Thoibi's father, agreed to give him the princess' hand in marriage. However, Thoibi was in love with Khuman Khamba. So, he and Chingkhuba thought of many ways to stop Khuman Khamba. But none of their plans worked.