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Manipur, Republic of India

Manipur is a state within the Republic of India. It has area of 8,628 mi² (22,347 km²). In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North-east Indian zone.

The state is bordered by the Indian states of Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south and Assam to its west. Its eastern border is the Indian border with Myanmar. Manipur has a long recorded written history of kings ascended in the main throne of Kangla. The list of these kings can be found in a chronicle known as "Cheitharol Kumbaba". Cheitharol Kumbaba, also spelled Cheitharon Kumpapa, is the court chronicle of the kings of Manipur. It claims to trace the history of the Kingdom of Manipur from the founding of the ruling dynasty in 33 CE under king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba until the merger of the kingdom with India in 1949 and the subsequent abolition of monarchy. It ends with the last king of Manipur, Bodhchandra. The Cheitharol Kumbaba is probably the oldest chronicle of the region and is written on more than 1,000 leaves of Meetei paper in Meetei Mayek, an early Meitei script.


Images for kids

  • Kanglasha

    The Kangla Sha, the state emblem

  • The Kangla Gate

    Kangla Gate, the west entrance to the Kangla Fort

  • 1 Loktak Lake

    Loktak Lake, the largest fresh water lake in the state.

  • Landscape of Manipur1

    A tree amid Manipur hills.

  • Landscape of Valley

    Landscape view for dawn at Senapati, Manipur

  • Hill Slope

    Flowers carpeting the foothills

  • The Dzukou Valley

    The Dzüko Valley which exists between the boundaries of Manipur and Nagaland has a temperate climate.

  • Gopinath Temple - Ningthoukhong, Manipur (India)

    Ningthoukhong Gopinath Temple

  • St. Joseph's Cathedral

    St. Joseph's Cathedral at Imphal

  • Temple at Kangla

    A reconstructed ancient temple dedicated to Meitei God Pakhangba of Sanamahism inside the Kangla Fort, Imphal

  • Soibum yendem eromba

    Bamboo is common in Manipur, and an important contributor to its economy as well as cuisine. Above is soibum yendem eromba, a bamboo shoot dish of Manipur.

  • Imphal airport

    Imphal airport is the second largest airport in India's northeast.

  • Imphal city

    A view of Imphal City

  • Sangai

    Sangai, the state animal, at Keibul Lamjao National Park. In the wild, it has a habit of waiting and looking back at viewers.

  • Imphal, Manipur (55)

    National Highway 150 in Imphal

  • The Shrine at Chorus

    The Shrine – the main theatre

  • Khuman Lampak Main Stadium

    Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal.

  • Lai haraoba manipur

    The Lai Haraoba, a dance festival showcases the folk dances of Manipur.

  • Cheiraochingkaba

    Cheiraoba is a celebration of the new year during the spring season. People feast (top), then climb up a hill together later in the day to signify overcoming hurdles and reaching new heights in the new year.

  • A Manipuri Dancer in traditional Krishna attire

    Manipuri dance, one of eight the classical dances of India

  • Thang-Ta

    Thang Ta, the martial art form of Manipur

  • "PENA" a musical instrument

    Pena is an ancient Manipur musical instrument, particularly popular among the Meitei, the Pangal and the Meitei Christians

  • Chorus Repertory Theater

    The Chorus Repertory Theatre, Imphal, founded by Ratan Thiyam

See also

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