Accession no: ARC-KA-0683
Field No: Korbek 12/Khongman 1
Title: Thounirol
Material: Commercial paper ?
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period: c.early 20th century
Genre/Text Type: ritual
Description of Contents:
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 7 panels (panels 1r–7v), measuring 21.2cm x 8 cm. Full 52
cm.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Thounirol, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0683, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0684
Field No: Korbek 13/Khongman 1
Title: Khumanlon
Material: Handmande paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period: c.19th century
Genre/Text Type: Clan history
Description of Contents: History of Khuman Clan
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 5 panels (panels 1r–5v), measuring 19.5cm x 9 cm. Full 46
cm.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: Multiple copies are known.
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Khumanlon, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0684, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0685
Field No: Korbek 14/Khongman 1
Title: Untitled
Material: commercial paper ?
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period: c.20th century
Genre/Text Type:
Description of Contents:
Physical Description:
Double Folding manuscript measuring 37.7cm x 47.7cm.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Untitled, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0685, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0686
Field No: Korbek 15/Khongman 1
Title: Yenlon
Material: Handmande paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period: c.19th century
Genre/Text Type: on vegetable
Description of Contents: Traditional Meitei dietary manuscript dealing with seasonal food
practices, particularly the consumption and avoidance of vegetables and other foods
according to the changing seasons.
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 8 panels (panels 1r–8v), each measuring 23 × 9.4 cm. The
manuscript measures 71.8 cm in total length. The panels 7r-8r are stitched together with
cotton thread.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: Multiple copies are known.
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Yenlon, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0686, Advanced Research
Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0687
Field No: Korbek 16/Khongman 1
Title: Lai Yahip
Material: Commercial paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period:Early 20th century
Genre/Text Type: Religion ?
Description of Contents: Unknown
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 8 panels (ff. 1r–8v), measuring 22.5 x 9 cm. Full length
70 cm. .
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Lai Yahip, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0687, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0688
Field No: Korbek 18/Khongman 1
Title: Loi Khompa ne
Material: Commercial paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period:c.19th century
Genre/Text Type: Administration
Description of Contents: The name suggests that the document concerns the collection of
tributes.
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 8 panels (ff. 1r–8v), measuring 21 x 8.5 cm. Full length
66.9 cm. .
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Loi Khompa ne, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0688, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0689
Field No: Korbek 20/Khongman 1
Title: Maputhou Pakhangbana Yimtapa ne
Material: handmade paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period:c.19th century
Genre/Text Type: unknown
Description of Contents: The name literally means “Your grandsire Pakhangba’s settlements
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 16 panels (ff. 1-16r), measuring 7 cm x 19 cm. Full length
109.5 cm.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Maputhou Pakhangbana Yimtapa ne, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARCKA-
0689, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0690
Field No: Korbek 21/Khongman 1
Title: Laihatlon
Material: Commercial Paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period:c.early 20th century
Genre/Text Type: religion ?
Description of Contents: The title literally means ‘an account of deicide’.
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 8 panels (ff. 1-8r), measuring 7 cm x 20 cm. Full length
55 cm.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Laihatlon, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0690, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0691
Field No: Korbek 22/Khongman 1
Title: Loikhomba
Material: handmade Paper
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon
Date/Period:c.19th century
Genre/Text Type: administration
Description of Contents: The title literally means ‘collection of tribute’.
Physical Description:
Folding manuscript comprising 8 panels (ff. 1-8r), measuring 8.7 cm x 20.5 cm. Full
length 55 cm.
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Loikhomba, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection, ARC-KA-0691, Advanced
Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
Accession no: ARC-KA-0692
Field No: Korbek 23/Khongman 1
Title:Unknown
Material: Black Paper Manuscript
Script: Old Meitei Mayek
Language: Archaic Meiteilon and Indic Mantra?.
Date/Period:c.19th century
Genre/Text Type:
Description of Contents:
Physical Description:
folding manuscript comprising 5 panels (ff. 1r–5v), each measuring 12.2 ×
31 cm. The complete manuscript measures 61 cmcm in length. According to Gambhir
Singh Nongaba, an early nineteenth-century text, black paper is referred to as
“Khagi Chepak Amuba”, meaning “Chinese flat paper.”
Provenance:
The manuscript belonged to Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh (b.1895-d.1976), son
of Pandit Achouba Moirang Keirungba (a.k.a Moirang Hingchabi, d. 1936 CE) of Khongman
Moirang Pandit Leikai, Imphal East. According to the present custodian, Dr. Moirangthem
Ranjana, most of the collections date from the reigns of Maharaja Gambhir Singh (r. 1825–
1834 CE), Maharaja Narasingh (r. 1834–1844 as Regent and 1844–1850 as King), and Maharaja
Chandrakirti (r. 1850–1886 CE). The collection is one of the largest korbek holdings in
Manipur. Moirang Hingchabi, also known as Moirangthem Thaba served as the Pandit Achouba
at the court of Maharaja Churachand. He inherited his panditship from his maternal
grandfather, Paonam Pandit, who served at the court of Maharaja Chandrakirti.
Rarity: unknown
Digital Format
This record describes a digital surrogate of the manuscript. The physical manuscript
remains in private custody.
Digitization Note:
Digitized on 17 May 2026 by Yumnam Sapha Wangam Apanthoi, Akoijam Malemnganbi, Wangam
Somorjit, Robinson Wahengbam, Yumnam Ratika, Wahengbam Vandana, Yensenbam Pibarel,
Linthoingambi Wangkhem, Ningthoukhongjam Girija, Naorem Thoungamba, Namoijam Nibas,
Rajkumar Sydney, and Haobijam Prithingamba.
Full Citation:
Black paper Meitei mayek Manuscript, Pandit Achouba Moirangthem Chandra Singh Collection,
ARC-KA-0692, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Manipur.
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