Muhammad Sani | |
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| Born | 16th-century |
| Died | Late 17th-century |
| Other names | Parsena Lanjingland Muhamadani, Mangal Ningthou Sayi |
| Occupation | Chieftain |
| Known for | Muslim settlement in Manipur |
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Muhammad Sani (also called Parsena Lanjingland Muhamadani or Mangal Ningthou Sayi in Meitei)[1] was a 17th-century nobleman who led the first settlement of Manipuri Muslims (regionally known as Meitei Pangals) into the Manipur Kingdom, what is now the Indian state of Manipur. After invading the region in alliance with a renegade prince, Sani and his troops were captured by King Khagemba, who integrated them into Manipuri society. Sani eventually became a prominent figure in the royal court and aided in the establishment of subsequent Muslim migrants. He and his family are the ancestors of a number of present-day Pangal clans.