The territorial classification of the traditional Meitei administrative system of Kangleipak (erstwhile Manipur Kingdom) is organized into four primary divisions known as Panas. Each Pana comprises eight distinguished officials or dignitaries, assigned specific roles and responsibilities within their respective jurisdictions, which are properly documented in the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution.Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11

Laipham Pana

The following eight officials are part of the Laipham Pana:

Pukhranba Shanglen Lakpa Imangloi Hanjaba Lamleirakpa Leichon Lakpa Khun-Tonghalba Konsha Halba Hijaba Halba

Ahalup Pana

The members of the Ahalup Pana include:

Khwairakpa Hiyangloi Hanjaba Phamthakcha Yentren Hanba Okram Halba Iratlangba Sinai Halba Phisa Halba

Khabam Pana

The officials belonging to the Khabam Pana are:

Wangkheirakpa Nongthonba Shanglenlakpa Imingloi Hanjaba Umu Khulakpa Keikran Halba Khut Heiba Hanjaba (Thangsa Halba)

Naharup Pana

The Naharup Pana is composed of the following eight:

Yaishkhullakpa Aheiba Hanjaba Huiroi Hanjaba Chongkhalba Hanjaba Naikhurakpa Huitrol Halba Laiphakpa Nakpalakpa

Functional titles and roles

These officials were traditionally categorized based on their affiliations and duties:

Poireithou: Those associated with the country at large

Khulphangthou: Those associated with specific villages

Tayamthou: Individuals not in service to the crown

Naiphangthou: Individuals in service to the crown

Administrative posts

The thirty-two official posts (Hidangpham) are significant components of the traditional governance system. These include:

Pukhran Hidang Nongthol Hidang Khwai Hidang Wangkhei Hidang Yaishkhul Hidang These are collectively referred to as Luplakpham.

Elevation of ranks

Under the reign of Lainingthou Mungyamba, certain positions were elevated above the traditional Khullakphams. These elevated titles include:

Tenshu Halba Thangshu Halba Shilsu Halba

These distinctions underscore the hierarchical and territorial nature of governance within the traditional Meitei administrative structure.

See also

Meitei royal etiquette Meitei intangible cultural heritage Ningthouja dynasty Ahom–Meitei relations Burmese–Meitei relations Meitei–Shan relations Meitei confederacy Meitei martial arts Meitei traditional weapons Meitei traditional games Meitei traditional toys

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