Oinam Bhogeshwar
Oinam Bhogeshwar Singh (ꯑꯣꯏꯅꯥꯝ ꯚꯣꯒꯦꯁ꯭ꯋꯔ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ), also known as O. Bhogeshwor, or O. Bhogeswar, or O. Bhogeswor, or O. Bhogeshor, or O. Bhogesor, is an Indian scholar, editor, and writer associated with Meitei literature (alias Manipuri literature). He is best known for his editorial work on early and medieval Manipuri texts and for his contributions to the preservation and study of classical Meitei manuscripts and literary traditions. He contributed to the collection, editing, and interpretation of ancient Meitei literature (old Manipuri literary works).[1][2]
Career
[edit]Bhogeshwar Singh played a prominent role in the study and preservation of Meitei manuscripts and classical texts. His editorial and research work focused on both old and medieval Manipuri literature, which form a core part of the Manipuri literary corpus.[3][2]
Among his noted contributions are editions of significant texts such as:
- Chandrakirti Jila Changba (Medieval Manipuri literature)[3]
- Cheitharol Kumbaba (Royal chronicle of Manipur)[5]
These works are often included in university syllabi and the UPSC Civil Services Examination (Manipuri Literature Optional), underscoring their literary and academic importance.[3]
Selected works
[edit]- Numit Kappa (ed.)[2][3][4]
- Chandrakirti Jila Changba (ed.)[3]
- Cheitharol Kumbaba V I (ed.)[5]
- Ningthourol Sheireng (1967)[6]
- Ningthourol Lambuba (1967/68)[10][11][12][13]
- Sanamahi Laikan , ( Imphal : 1972 )[14]
- Loyumba Sinyen ( 1975 )[18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Bahadur, Mutua. Manuscript Paintings of Manipur. India: Mutum Ongbi Sanahanbi, 1978.
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- ^ a b Manipur, Past and Present: Nagas & Kuki-Chins. India: Mittal Publications, 1988.
- ^ a b A Catalogue of Manipuri Books, 1891-1969. India: The Parishad, 1970.
- ^ Bhogeśwara Siṃha, Oināma. Niṃthaurola śaireṃ. India: n.p., 1967.
- ^ Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness. N.p.: ARECOM ( Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur), 2014.
- ^ The Lost Kingdom of Moyon (Bujuur): Iruwng (King) Kuurkam Ngoruw Moyon & The People of Manipur. N.p.: Shashwat Publication, 2023.
- ^ Singh, Sanjenbam Jugeshwor (2023-06-29). "Relation between Meitei and other Ethnic Communities of Manipur as per old Books". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Hanjabam, Shukhdeba Sharma; Singh, Aheibam Koireng; Sharma, Kakchingtabam Ruhinikumar (2021-01-01). Manipur Myanmar Connections: An Indic Perspective. Concept Publishing Company. p. 77. ISBN 978-93-88937-84-9.
- ^ Manipur-Myanmar Historical Connections. India: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Limited, 2022.
- ^ Ibohal Singh, Moirangmayum. Constitutional & Legal History of Manipur: With Customs & Laws of the Tribal Peoples of Manipur. India: Samurou Lakpa Mayai Lambi Law College, 1986.
- ^ Roland Shimmi, Yanao Lungharnao. Comparative History of the Nagas, from Ancient Period Till 1826. India: Inter-India Publications, 1988.
- ^ Birajit, Soibam (2014-12-01). Meeyamgi Kholao: Sprout of Consciousness. ARECOM ( Advanced Research Consortium, Manipur). pp. 145, 147.
- ^ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. pp. 462, 463. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
- ^ Homeward: Towards a Poetics of Space. N.p.: Zubaan, 2022.
- ^ American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 27:4. N.p.: International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), 2010.
- ^ Proceedings of North East India History Association. India: The Association, 2000.