MIYC doffs hat to Parratt
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 15 2026: The Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC) has condoled the demise of Prof John Parratt on January 1, 2026 .

According to a press release issued by MIYC, Prof John Parratt was an eminent historian and distinguished academic whose lifelong engagement with Manipur left an indelible mark on historical scholarship.

His work reflected not only exceptional academic rigour but also a deep personal commitment to understanding and presenting Manipur's past with honesty, balance, and respect, it said.

His scholarly achievements are reflected in a remarkable body of work focused on Manipur and North East India.

Books such as "Queen Empress vs Tikendrajit", "Wounded Land : Politics and Identity in Modem Manipur", and "Religion and Culture in Manipur" reshaped historical and political discourse on the region.

His co-authored works with his late wife Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt, including "The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba", stand as exemplary models of collaborative and culturally sensitive scholarship, it said.

One of his most significant academic contributions was his work on primary historical sources, especially "The Court Chronicle of the Kings of Manipur (Cheitharol Kumbaba)" .

By editing, translating, and interpreting this foundational text, Professor Parratt ensured that Manipur's indigenous historical records were preserved and made accessible to scholars worldwide, strengthening the field of Manipuri historiography, the MIYC said.

With his passing, the academic world has lost a committed scholar and Manipur has lost a sincere chronicler of its past, it said.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who were touched by his life and work.

May his soul rest in eternal peace", it added.

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