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Leima Linthoingambi was a warrior queen of Kangleipak(present day Manipur), consort of the emperor Ningthoukhomba. During warfare times, in the absence of the emperor, Linthoingambi, in disguise of the emperor, fearlessly faced the revolting tribes, thereby capturing the foes with her wits. She offered the strong wines to the Tangkhul revolutionaries, consequently saving the kingdom.

Puya
The valour deeds of the queen Leima Linthoingambi were significantly noted down in the puya Ningthourol Lambuba

The Ankla Invasion and the Tangkhul rebellion
When the news of the invasion by the emperor of Ankla was received, king Ningthoukhomba left the fort for battle, thus leaving the queen and a few of his subjects. Meanwhile, the Tangkhul revolutionaries charged directly to the palace. As the news was already known to the queen, Leima Linthoingambi along with her lady subjects, dressed in attires of men. When the rebels found the king (supposed) in the palace, the lied that they came for trading wines and brews. In reaction to that, the queen offered them the strong wines and captivated them under her control.