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The prehistory of Manipur is the period of human history between the first use of stone tools by early men and the time just preceding ancient Kangleipak. Comparing with other regions of the world, the development process of the archaeological work in Manipur is of recent times. [ 1 ]
The history of Manipur is reflected by archaeological research, mythology and written history.Historically, Manipur was an independent sovereign kingdom ruled by Meitei dynasty but at different point of time it was invaded and rule over by other state and authority.
Khangkhui is a Tangkhul Naga village in the North-eastern part of Ukhrul district of Manipur, India.The village is about 16 kilometer from Ukhrul District headquarters. The village is flanked by Choithar in the west, Nungshong in the south, Pushing in the east and Langdang and Shirui in the no
Cheitharol Kumbaba, or Cheithalon Kumpapa (Ch.K.), the "Royal Chronicle of Manipur" is a court chronicle of the kings of Manipur, which claims to start from 33 CE and to cover the rule of 76 Kings until 1955. [1] The work of chronicling actually began during the reign of King Kiyamba in 1485 CE. [2]
Meckley or Manipur kingdom in Mathew Carey's Map of Hindostan or India of 1814. Kangla Uttra Sanglen at the Kangla Fort, former residence of the Meitei kings of Manipur. The two statues of Kangla Sha (Meitei dragon lions) standing in front of the inner gate were destroyed after the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 but have been restored by the Manipur Government in recent years.
He adopted the name Gharib Nawaz, and in 1724 renamed the kingdom as Manipur (Sanskrit for "abode of jewels"). Manipur was conquered by Burma in 1819 CE, and became a Princely State within the British Raj in 1825 CE till 1947 CE.
Manipur acts as India's "Gateway to the East" through Moreh and Tamu towns, the land route for trade between India and Burma and other countries in Southeast Asia, East Asia, Siberia, the Arctic, Micronesia and Polynesia. Manipur has the highest number of handicraft units and the highest number of craftspersons in the northeastern region of India.
During the reign of Garib Niwas (50th King of Manipur 1709–1748 A.D. [4]) Kakching was governed by Budhiraj. [5] In the year 1790, during the reign of Bheigyachandra, they shifted to the present Kakching site while some sections moved further south and settled at Kakching Khunou.