according to the kangla houba (alias the kanglalon) written by ashangbam laiba in the 5th century, meitei king naophangba attempted to construct a new palace in the kangla. the king's plan was rejected by 13 year old maichou ashangbam laiba. during that time, blood gushed out of the holes of the erecting pillars. it was believed that the erecting pillars struck the body of god taoroinai. so, the king requested ashangbam laiba to rectify the pillar position. laiba did as requested. later, without any chaos, a seven storied palace building was able to be constructed in the kangla.