Iwang Puriklai Phang Phang Ponglen Hanba, shortly known as Phang Phang Ponglen Hanba () was an early king of the Moirang Kingdom, an ancient kingdom of Kangleipak (early Manipur). He ruled from 52 BC to 28 AD.
He is traditionally recognized as the first human king of Moirang. His reign is widely regarded as the beginning of Moirang's chronological royal history.
According to the royal chronicle known as the Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba, seven rulers are listed before Phang Phang Ponglen Hanba, though their reigns are undated and regarded as mythological or semi-legendary in nature. The accession of Ponglen Hanba in 52 BC is generally accepted by scholars as marking the commencement of Moirang's recorded dynastic chronology.
An odd thing happened during his rule. The young girls and boys did not grin. The kids didn't cry. The cocks did not crow, and the dogs did not bark. Thangyai Leihoubi, the King's daughter, asked about this strange occurrence. Following a divination, the priest Thingkol Miribacha disclosed that the King had neglected to carry out the ceremonies and offerings to Ibudhou Thangjing. Normalcy was restored as soon as the rites were carried out in accordance with Ibudhou Thangjing's instructions.
Ibudhou Thangjing was to be worshipped by the fifteen thoyas (Leikais). However, only eight Leikais were requested to gather in front of Moirang Kangla Utra. The Moirang Thangjing Lai Haraoba was thus started. Ngangkha, Khoyol, Nganglou, Khambi, Higa, Okchin, Chenglei, and Yaoshu were the eight leikais. Khori, Ngangkha, Nongkhrangpokpi, Aaun, Okchil, Higa, Chenglei, and Yaos were the nine markets.
Ponglen Hanba's reign is noted for several foundational reforms and cultural developments in the Moirang polity: