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Historical War fought by Manipur

  • Balaram Sougaijamba : The forgotten General of Manipur
    Yambem Laba- ' Born sometime in 1805 ; Died in 1889 .... '
  • Remembering Japanese War Memorial from my perspective
    Prof Hijam Rajendra- ' Japanese war veterans in 1994 constructed a monument & named it "India Peace Memorial" .... '
  • The Battle of Khongjom and Manipur's fighting spirit
    M Asnikumar- 'Khongjom Day to commemorate the valiant sacrifices of Manipur's heroes in the titanic Battle of Khongjom .... '
  • Maharaja Gambhir Singh
    Dr Budha Kamei- ' Maharaja Gambhir Singh liberated his ancestral kingdom from the genocide rule of the Burmese .... '
  • INA in the story of an incomplete diary :: Part 4
    Makhomani Mongsaba- 4 part series on history of Indian National Army (INA) in Manipur
  • INA in the story of an incomplete diary :: Part 3
    Makhomani Mongsaba- 4 part series on history of Indian National Army (INA) in Manipur
  • INA in the story of an incomplete diary :: Part 2
    Makhomani Mongsaba- 4 part series on history of Indian National Army (INA) in Manipur
  • INA in the story of an incomplete diary :: Part 1
    Makhomani Mongsaba- 4 part series on history of Indian National Army (INA) in Manipur
  • Three months of Provisional INA Government in Manipur and contributions of local population :: Part 2
    L. Nishikanta (LN) Singh- 2 part series on Three months of Provisional INA Government
  • Three months of Provisional INA Government in Manipur and contributions of local population :: Part 1
    L. Nishikanta (LN) Singh- 2 part series on Three months of Provisional INA Government
  • Battle of Imphal - Catalyst to India's Independence
    Rajeshwar Yumnam- ' The trial was the most ominous event since the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.... '
  • 24 March 1891 : The Day Manipur Army Defeated The British
    L. Nishikanta (LN) Singh- ' This perhaps was one of the very important moments in the history of Manipur .... '
  • Khongjom Numit: Remembrance of the last battle of Manipur
    Dr Budha Kamei- ' our ancestors/forefathers sacrificed their lives for the cause of motherland.... '
  • 14th April, 1944; Its significance and impact on the freedom movement of India
    Mairembam Prithviraj- ' INA hoisted Tri-Colour Flag at historic Moirang Kangla on evening of 14th April, 1944 .....'
  • World War II, INA and Manipuri Literature: A Synoptic Survey :: Part 3
    Kakchingtabam Ruhinikumar- 3 part series on World War II, INA and Manipuri Literature
  • Japan Lan: Life In Kangla Sangomshang & Siphai
    Bramhacharimayum Sadananda- ' When it comes to 2nd world war, Kangla will forever remain unerased from the history .. '
  • World War II, INA and Manipuri Literature: A Synoptic Survey :: Part 2
    Kakchingtabam Ruhinikumar- 3 part series on World War II, INA and Manipuri Literature
  • World War II, INA and Manipuri Literature: A Synoptic Survey :: Part 1
    Kakchingtabam Ruhinikumar- 3 part series on World War II, INA and Manipuri Literature
  • INA's Honour at the Battle of Imphal and its Catalysing Impetus to India's Independence
    Yumnam Rajeshwor- ' Indian National Army was made up from civilians and Indian Officers .. '
  • Manipur Paona Independence League of Burma & Second World War : Part 3
    Aheibam Koireng / Hanjabam Shukhdeba - 3 part series on Manipur Paona Independence League of Burma
  • Manipur Paona Independence League of Burma & Second World War : Part 2
    Aheibam Koireng / Hanjabam Shukhdeba - 3 part series on Manipur Paona Independence League of Burma
  • Manipur Paona Independence League of Burma & Second World War : Part 1
    Aheibam Koireng / Hanjabam Shukhdeba - 3 part series on Manipur Paona Independence League of Burma
  • Battle of Maram : 1944
    Yumnam Rajeshwor- ' In 1944, Japanese army decided they were going to invade India & assist INA to get to Delhi .. '
  • Media perception of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891
    Dr. Kakchingtabam Ruhinikumar- ' whether the Manipuris had committed an act of treachery against the British or vice versa .. '
  • The Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 - a Reflection
    Dr. Kakchingtabam Ruhinikumar- ' The colonial & imperial policy of 'one size fits all' fails to work in case of Manipur in 1891 .. '
  • 13 August : A day to remember the heroes of Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on 13 August (Patriots Day)
  • 13 August : A day to remember the heroes of Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on 13 August (Patriots Day)
  • Analysing the Anglo-Manipur war from military point of view
    Lt Gen LN - ' Manipuris won first two phases.. battles of Residency & Thoubal but eventually lost the war......'
  • Governor Dr Najma Heptulla's speech on the occasion of Khongjom Day 2019
    at Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Khebaching on 23rd April 2019
  • Khongjom Numit: Commemoration of the last battle of Manipur
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' The fall of Khongjom is the turning point in the history of Manipur .......'
  • A Mountain Artillery Regiment during Battle of Imphal
    Lt Col M Ranjit Singh (Retd) - ' 29 Mountain Artillery Regiment was raised at Peshawar in October 1942 .......'
  • Mittong Khunou: The Battle Honour of INA
    Yumnam Rajeshwor - ' Gandhi Brigade after a short rest at Rangoon .. started moving to Imphal front early in April .......'
  • Cause and Impact of Anglo Manipur War 1891 :: Part 2
    Khuraijam Athouba - 2 part series on Cause and Impact of Anglo Manipur War 1891
  • Cause and Impact of Anglo Manipur War 1891 :: Part 1
    Khuraijam Athouba - 2 part series on Cause and Impact of Anglo Manipur War 1891
  • Sana Chahi Ahum and the Manipuris in 1857 revolt :: Part 2
    Yumkhaibam Shyam Singh - 2 part series on Manipuri Prince Sana Chahi Ahum
  • Sana Chahi Ahum and the Manipuris in 1857 revolt :: Part 1
    Yumkhaibam Shyam Singh - 2 part series on Manipuri Prince Sana Chahi Ahum
  • Japan Lan - the Second World War for Manipur :: Part 2
    James Khangenbam- 2 part series on Japan Lan - the Second World War for Manipur
  • Japan Lan - the Second World War for Manipur :: Part 1
    James Khangenbam- 2 part series on Japan Lan - the Second World War for Manipur
  • Tikendrajit : The Lion of Manipur :: Part 4
    Dr. Lokendra Arambam- 4 part series on Yubaraj Tikendrajit
  • Tikendrajit : The Lion of Manipur :: Part 3
    Dr. Lokendra Arambam- 4 part series on Yubaraj Tikendrajit
  • Tikendrajit : The Lion of Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr. Lokendra Arambam- 4 part series on Yubaraj Tikendrajit
  • Tikendrajit : The Lion of Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr. Lokendra Arambam- 4 part series on Yubaraj Tikendrajit
  • April 23 is the main Khongjom battle day
    Dr Suresh Singh- ' Khongjom war started on 22nd with British bombarding to Manipur . On 23rd– war continued .... '
  • The Death of Guerrilla General Orde Charles Wingate
    Rajeshwor Yumnam- 'General Wingate died in a plane crash on 24th March 1944 near Thiulon village in Tamenglong .... '
  • Battle of Imphal- Catalyst to India's Independence
    Rajeshwor Yumnam- '...how to deal with 19500 former I.N.A officers and men who participate the Imphal Campaign.... '
  • My Japanlan memoir after four score years - D -
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' Manipuris owe a great deal to Japanlan. Without it ...might still be struggling for independence .... '
  • My Japanlan memoir after four score years - C -
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' apocalyptic modernity of WWII made Imphal look like the Hollywood ghost town in Santa Fe .... '
  • My Japanlan memoir after four score years - B -
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' ... I can remember that fateful day of May 10 1942 .... '
  • My Japanlan memoir after four score years - A -
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' ... on May 10 1942 when the Japanese first dropped their bombs over Imphal.... '
  • Thangal General : The Patriot
    K Jayanta- ' Thangal General truly loves his motherland and dedicated his whole life to protect freedom of Manipur.... '
  • The Battle Of Khongjom and the Manipuris in the Anglo-Manipur War - 1891 :: Part 3
    Dr. Yumkhaibam Shyam- 3 part series on 'The Battle Of Khongjom '
  • The Battle Of Khongjom and the Manipuris in the Anglo-Manipur War - 1891 :: Part 2
    Dr. Yumkhaibam Shyam- 3 part series on 'The Battle Of Khongjom '
  • The Battle Of Khongjom and the Manipuris in the Anglo-Manipur War - 1891 :: Part 1
    Dr. Yumkhaibam Shyam- 3 part series on 'The Battle Of Khongjom '
  • What is Khongjom Battle to Manipuris
    Prof. M.C. Arunkumar- 'We are proud of them and their fighting in all the battles of Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891 '
  • May 10, 1942: first bomb hit Imphal in World War 2
    Ranbir Laishram- ' As per British Records, 84 Manipuries were recorded death on that fateful day of 10th May 1942 '
  • A case of Manipur raiding Burma and its retaliation (1600 - 1850)
    Oinam Premchand- ' The Manipuri raids and subsequent Burmese retaliation marked an important watershed in history '
  • Bir Tikendrajit - The Hero of Manipur
    N. Pramodini Devi - ' State of Manipur celebrates this day, August 13, as Patriot's Day to remember their role ... '
  • 10th May 1942 - First Imphal Bombing of World War 2nd
    Rajeshwor Yumnam - ' contains 84 manipuries who died on 10th May 1942'
  • Khongjom Day : Commemoration of the last battle of Manipur
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' The Khongjom day is observed on 23rd April every year to pay rich tributes to the great warriors '
  • My take on the Battle of Khongjom on 25th April 1891
    Rajeshwor Yumnam - ' the proof that the battle did not fought on 23rd April '
  • World War II and its fierce battles in Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr Gairiangmei Maringmei - 2 part series on World War II in Manipur
  • World War II and its fierce battles in Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr Gairiangmei Maringmei - 2 part series on World War II in Manipur
  • Battle Of Red Hill (21 -29 May 1944) From Allied's Perspective
    Rajeshwor Yumnam - ' One of the bloodiest during the Battle of Imphal. '
  • Jemadar Abdul Hafiz VC ( Victoria Cross)
    Rajeshwor Yumnam - 'awarded the highest Military award of British and Commonwealth force, the Victoria Cross '
  • Subadar Netrabahadur Thapa VC (Victoria Cross)
    Rajeshwor Yumnam - 'awarded the highest Military award of British and Commonwealth force, the Victoria Cross '
  • Khongjom Day
    Budha Kamei - ' we, the people of Manipur salute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives'
  • Shifting of China's capital to Chungking brought 38th Division of Chinese Army to Imphal from Burma
    Puyam Rakesh Singh- '38th Division under command of the famous Chinese General Sun Liren (Sun Li-jen) '
  • The First Battle Of 2nd World War In India
    Yumnam Rajeshwor- 'Japanese cross Chindwin river, attack Imphal, at Point 7378, Ukhrul on 19th March 1944'
  • Historical significance of Anglo-Manipur War of 1891
    Vividraj Achom- 'The fall of Khongjom was turning point in the history of Manipur....'
  • The Khongjom Day - 23rd Or 25th April
    Chabungbam Amuba Singh- 'The British accounts are not sacrosanct.....'
  • 2014 – The 70th Anniversary year of the Battle of Imphal
    Hemant Singh Katoch - 70th Anniversary should be use to generate interest among audiences
  • The significance of Anglo-Manipur war, 1891 :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei 2 parts series on Anglo-Manipur war, 1891
  • The significance of Anglo-Manipur war, 1891 :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei 2 parts series on Anglo-Manipur war, 1891
  • Patriots' Day, 13 August
    Md Ali Hassan -'many unknown soldiers laid down their lives during Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891 in order to save the nation'
  • Patriots' Day : A precise historical relevance
    Samarjit Kambam -'Tikendrajit, Thangal , Kajao, and Chirai Thangal were hanged before the very eyes of general public'
  • Remembering Wangkhei Meiraba: A Forgotten Hero
    Vikram Nongmaithem -'Poila Wangkhei Meiraba and nineteen other brave soldiers who gave their lives on 23rd April, 1891'
  • II World War at Imphal / Kohima named greatest battle involving British forces
    Ringo Pebam reports on this distinction based on Telegraph's (UK newspaper) and TOI
  • The battle of Khongjom
    H Bhuban Singh on the background history leading to the Battle of Khongjom
  • Battle of Khongjom :: Part 1
    Padmashri N. Khelchandra on the historic battle
  • Battle of Khongjom :: Part 2
    Padmashri N. Khelchandra on the historic battle
  • Battle of Khongjom :: Part 3
    Padmashri N. Khelchandra on the historic battle
  • Khongjom Day - April 23
    Haobam Bhuban Singh gives a point-by-point info on this war
  • The Khongjom War
    The matyrdom of Paona Brajabashi
  • Manipur's Last War
    R.K. Jhalajit Singh on the 1891 war
  • Battle Of Shangshak (Ukhrul)
    PRO, IGAR (S) - 'war cemetery to pay tribute to the Unknown Soldier who had given his life for a cause.'
  • The historic day of 13th August
    Budha Kamei - '13th August is an important day for all the Manipuris living in and outside the State of Manipur'
  • Revisiting Netaji's Role in the Freedom Struggle of India, INA and Manipur Perspective :: Part 2
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte - 'Subhas Chandra Bose, stands aloft among the many freedom fighters that India has produced'
  • Revisiting Netaji's Role in the Freedom Struggle of India, INA and Manipur Perspective :: Part 1
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte - 'Subhas Chandra Bose, stands aloft among the many freedom fighters that India has produced'
  • Remembering Maharaj Gambhir Singh
    Significance Of 9th JANUARY, 1834
  • The Glorious Exploits of the Manipur Levy: 1824-35
    Prof. Gangmumei Kamei on the exploits of Manipur Levy
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 1
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 2
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 3
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 4
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 5
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 6
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • Martyrdom of Bir Tikendrajit & Thangal General :: Part 7
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit chronicles events leading to this martyrdom
  • The 13th August 1891
    Matyrs day of Manipur
  • Japanese bombing of Imphal :: Part 2
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit Singh 2-part series on the Japanese bombing of Imphal on 10th May, 1942 and again on 16th May, 1942
  • Japanese bombing of Imphal :: Part 1
    Lt Col(Retd) M Ranjit Singh 2-part series on the Japanese bombing of Imphal on 10th May, 1942 and again on 16th May, 1942
  • A brief note on the Anglo - Manipuri War- 1891
    Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Assam brief note on Manipur's National Liberation Struggle
  • A Brief Note On "Chahi Taret Khuntakpa"
    Dr. N. Lokendra Singh provides a note to "Chahi Taret Khuntakpa" - (1819-1826)
  • Importance of 9th January
    Prof. N. Joykumar Singh discusses the history leading to "Chahi Taret Khuntakpa" - (1819-1826)
  • Pu Ngulkhup - 'The Patriot of Kuki War of Independence' (1917 -1919) :: Part 4
    A 4 part series on the Patriot of Kuki War of Independence
  • Pu Ngulkhup - 'The Patriot of Kuki War of Independence' (1917 -1919) :: Part 3
    A 4 part series on the Patriot of Kuki War of Independence
  • Pu Ngulkhup - 'The Patriot of Kuki War of Independence' (1917 -1919) :: Part 2
    A 4 part series on the Patriot of Kuki War of Independence
  • Pu Ngulkhup - 'The Patriot of Kuki War of Independence' (1917 -1919) :: Part 1
    A 4 part series on the Patriot of Kuki War of Independence
  • The Glorious Exploits of the Manipur Levy :: Part 4
    Prof Gangmumei Kamei on the first standing army of Manipur.
  • The Glorious Exploits of the Manipur Levy :: Part 3
    Prof Gangmumei Kamei on the first standing army of Manipur.
  • The Glorious Exploits of the Manipur Levy :: Part 2
    Prof Gangmumei Kamei on the first standing army of Manipur.
  • The Glorious Exploits of the Manipur Levy :: Part 1
    Prof Gangmumei Kamei on the first standing army of Manipur.
  • The historic Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891 - Part 2
    Waikhom Damodar Singh describes in detail this hitorical war
  • The historic Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891 - Part 1
    Waikhom Damodar Singh describes in detail this hitorical war
  • The 1891 Palace Revolution
    Courtesy: Dr. Swarnamayee Devi
  • Lan-chenba: A re-collection of War War II bombing in Imphal
    CK recollects his eigabok story on WWII
  • Role of Thangal General in anti-British movement
    GP Singh chronicles the role of Thangal General in the Anti-Britist Movement
  • Seven year Devastation
    A dark chapter in Manipur's History