leima linthoingambi was the queen of king ningthoukhomba (1432-1567) of manipur. during the invasion of the ankla tribes, the king had to proceed at the war field. at the king's absence in the capital city, the tangkhul tribes raided the city. but in disguise as the king, the queen resisted their revolution by offering strong wine at the king's absence. with her wits, the kingdom was saved. this account is recorded in the ningthourol lambuba.