Manipur became a princely state under British rule in 1891 after the Anglo-Manipur war, the last of the independent states to be incorporated into British India.
During the Second World War, Manipur was the scene of battles between Japanese and Allied forces. After the war, Maharaja Bodhachandra signed a Treaty of Accession merging the kingdom into India.
It was made a union territory in 1956 and a full-fledged state in 1972.
* TOURIST PLACES-
WATERFALLS
Sadu Chiru Waterfall(Bishnupur)
Ngaloi Waterfall(Churachandpur)
Barak Waterfall(Forest territory of Tamenglong)
Khoupum Waterfall(Tamenglong)
MUSEUMS
Manipur State Museum(Imphal)
Sekta Archaeological(Sekta)
HILL STATIONS
Kaina Hill Station(Manipur)
Phangrei Hill(Manipur)
GARDENS
Matai Garden(Imphal)
Millennium Garden(Lamshang)
Botanical Garden(Ahongsangbam Leikai)
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary(Chandel)
Zeilad Lake Sanctuary(Tamenglong)
RELIGIOUS PLACES
Mahabali Temple(Imphal)
Shri Govindaji Temple(East Imphal)
Sanamahi Temple(Imphal)
Krishna Temple (Imphal)
NATIONAL PARKS
Keibul-Lamjao (Loktak Lake) National Park(Bishnapur)
Shirui National Park(Ukhru)
VALLEYS
Khoupum Valley(Tamenglong)
Dzukou Valley(Nagaland-Manipur border)
FORTS
Kangla Fort(Imphal)
* LANGUAGES SPOKEN-
1) Meitei
2) Tangkhu
3) Kuk
4) Lusai
5) Hmar
*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE-
1) Manipur Men wear their traditional costume dhoti with a jacket. The white turban called Pagri wear commonly. The superior member of society wears cloth which called Khamen Chatpa. The Khamen Chatpa is generally worn on the ritual occasions.
Men
2) Innaphi and Phanek are the Manipuri traditional dress for women in Manipur. All Manipuri women wore these costumes. Phanek is worn like a sarong.
Women
* CUISINE-
Chamthong or Kangshoi
Eromba
Morok Metpa
Singju
Paaknam
* FAMOUS FESTIVAL-
Cheiroba
Cheiroba is one of the most famous and highly regarded festivals in Manipur and occurs in April. During the festival, people clean their homes from top to bottom and put on their best traditional clothing. A variety of traditional dishes, including eromba, pakora, ooti, and many others, are prepared and presented to the local deity at the gates, accompanied by bouquets of flowers and smudge sticks. Married women of the family (daughters, sisters, and aunts) pay a visit to their fathers' houses bearing gifts for the male relatives.
Cheiroba
* TRADITIONAL SPORT-
Sagol Kangjei
Sagol Kangjei is the name of the game of polo played in Manipur. Sagol means pony/horse, Kang means a ball or round object, and jei is a stick used for hitting.Thang Ta & Sarit Sarak, Khong Kangjei, Yubi Lakpi, Mukna, Hiyang Tannaba.
Sagol Kangjei
* FOLK DANCE-
Pung Cholom
The Pung cholom ("roar of the drum") is a dance form originated from Manipur, which is the soul of the Manipuri Sankirtana music and the classical Manipuri dance.
The Pung cholom is a unique classical dance of Manipur. This dance may be performed by men or women and is usually a prelude to the Ras Lila.
