Meitei royal etiquette

Meitei royal etiquette is the traditional system of conduct and ceremonial protocol observed in the royal court of the Meitei people (also known as Manipuris) of Kangleipak (Manipur Kingdom). It encompasses prescribed forms of speech, dress, posture, and behavior appropriate to interactions within the court. The etiquette reflects a hierarchical social structure and plays a role in maintaining order, respect, and continuity of Meitei cultural practices. It has been transmitted through generations as part of the broader framework of Meitei court traditions, notably documented in the Loiyumpa Silyel.