panthoibi is a maiden of extraordinary beauty. she is a daughter of a meitei king. many kings and princes wanted to marry her. king shapaiba () was from the western parts of the valley of ancient kangleipak (antique manipur). he was one among her . he promised her to construct good roads, beautiful bridges, spacious house and fish ponds. every promises were just for the sake of her. despite all these, she did not accept his proposal. finally, panthoibi was married to tarang khoinucha (alias taram khoinucha). her mortal husband is the son of king khaba sokchrongba and queen teknga of the khaba dynasty. her marriage ceremony was an outstanding one. bridge poles were made of iron. the were made of silver plates. the side were made of golden rods.