Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 20 2010:
Former minister Chongkhokai Doungel today released a book titled "Chengjapao Doungel�Kuki Raja" written by Thangkhongul Doungel.
A solemn book release function was held at the house of the former Minister at Hoi-Inn, Sanjenthong.
Speaking on the occasion, C Doungel remarked that the book is of historial importance and will provide valuable information to the present and future generations, specially of the Kuki tribe.
Speakers at the function remarked that the book is about Changjapao Doungel, an Indian freedom fighter, a title conferred on him by the Assam Government in recognition of Kuki rebellion led by him against the British.
Further, the British gave him the title "Kuki Raja" by virtue of his being leader of the Kukis and the Kuki rebellion 1917-1919 .
In memory of Kuki Raja Chengjapao Doungel, his portraits with the inscription "King of Kukis" are displayed at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hall and Calcutta Museum, Kolkata which were established by the erstwhile British government.
The same portraits are also kept at British Museum in London.
The book has thrown light on the entire rebellion 1917-1919 AD.
It has also highlighted the good relationship Kukis had with the Meitei kings, namely, Maharaja Gambhir Singh and Chandrakriti Singh, the speakers pointed out.