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Herachandra
Herachandra was a Meitei prince. He was the son of Maharajah Labanyachandra of Manipur kingdom. He earned secret support and admiration from the people of Manipur. E.W. Dun wrote that he defeated numerous groups of the Burmese army. A.C. Bannerjee also wrote about Herachandra's victory over a Burmese force. Manipur's royal chronicle, Cheitharol Kumbaba, recorded his success under the name "The King (Meidingu) Herachandra" (13:216). Herachandra, with help from his cousin princes, Yumjaotaba (Pitambar Singh), defeated a large Burmese group. Personal life There are two stories about Herachandra becoming the king of Manipur for a short time. One story says he was king, while the other says he never wanted to be king. Herachandra had two wives, Yaikhom Chanu and Usham Chanu, and each wife had one son. However, neither of his sons had children. It is believed that Herachandra, the great hero, died in the first half of May 1821 and was cremated in an unknown place. War tactics On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mareibak Ningba Herachandra
''Mareibak Ningba Herachandra'' (English: ''Herachandra, The Patriot'') is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Maipaksana Haorongbam. The movie is produced by Chinglemba Yengkhom under the banner of Ibudhou Khamlangba Films, Manipur. Naorem Pilot, Jasmin Elangbam, Pinky Saikhom and Suraj Ngashepam star as the leads. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 7 January 2024. It was the opening film at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025. Plot The film depicts the contributions and sacrifices of Herachandra in reclaiming Manipur's freedom from the hands of Burmese during the Seven Years Devastation (Chahi Taret Khuntakpa). It took place from 1819 to 1826. Cast * Naorem Pilot as Herachandra * Jasmin Elangbam as Yaikhombi * Pinky Saikhom as Leiphon * Suraj Ngashepam as Khamba * Chinglemba Yengkhom as Labanga * M. Ratan as Subanath * Kshetrimayum Premson as Shyam * Priyobarta as Amu * M. Tikendrajit as Thayong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Seven Years Devastation Of Manipur
The Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (), also known as the Seven Years Devastation, was a period in the history of Manipur, during which Manipur Kingdom was chaotically occupied by the Burmese from 1819 CE to 1825 CE (''3212 MF to 3218 MF''). The Chahi Taret Khuntakpa was a catastrophic period in the history of Manipur, marked by widespread destruction, political instability, and the near-extermination of the Meitei population. It represents the final large-scale genocide of the Meitei people in the 19th century, leading to the significant dispersion of the population both within and outside the region. The devastation resulted from a combination of internal dynastic conflicts and external Burmese military interventions, which left deep scars on the region’s social and political fabric. The Burmese invaded Manipur multiple times, with the most significant invasion occurring in 1819 during the reign of King Marjit Singh, led by the Burmese general Mingimala Bandula. The Burmese oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Arambai
Arambai, also known as Alapai tenton (meaning ''arrowhead flew in distance''), is a dart weapon used by the Meitei cavalry soldiers of Kangleipak while mounted on Manipuri Pony, Manipur Ponies. The cavalry armies use arambai as attacking or retreating weapon, and it is usually arrow poison, poisoned. References Throwing weapons {{weapon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ningthouja Dynasty
The Ningthouja dynasty, also known as Mangang dynasty, comprises the descendants of the kings of Manipur. Ningthouja literally means progeny of King (''Ningthou'' means king and ''cha'' or ''macha'' means progeny in which ''ja'' is a corrupted word of cha). It has 125 extended families. It was founded by King Nongdā Lāiren Pākhangba in 33 CE. History By the beginning of the 1st millennium CE, the Ningthouja Dynasty began to emerge in Imphal River valley, overrunning the territory of the Khaba clan. They established Kangla as their seat of power. From Kangla they absorbed the surrounding clan principalities of Luwang, Moirang, Khaba-Nganba, Angom, Sarang-Leishangthem and Khuman. Since 33 CE till the rule of the last King Bodhchandra, Manipur was ruled by seventy-four kings, of whom the hallowed reign of Pakhangba, Naothingkhong, Loiyumba, Senbi Kiyamba, Kiyamba, Khagemba, Charairongba, Pamheiba, Maharaja Jai Singh, Maharaja Gambhir Singh, Maharaja Nara Singh, Chandrakirti a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Imphal
Imphal (; , ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (officially known as Kangla Fort), the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, surrounded by a moat. Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, the former contains the majority of the city's area and population. Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Being a mega commercial hub, Imphal is known for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries. Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the most widely spoken language in the city. '' INS Imphal'', the third ship of the ''Visakhapatnam''-class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, was named in recognition of the Indian soldiers who fought in Battle of Imphal during World War II, and is the first Indian Navy Ship (INS) named after a city in Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Indian Princes
Indian or Indians may refer to: Associated with India * of or related to India ** Indian people ** Indian diaspora ** Languages of India ** Indian English, a dialect of the English language ** Indian cuisine Associated with indigenous peoples of the Americas * Indigenous peoples of the Americas ** First Nations in Canada ** Native Americans in the United States ** Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean ** Indigenous languages of the Americas Places * Indian, West Virginia, U.S. * The Indians, an archipelago of islets in the British Virgin Islands Arts and entertainment Film * ''Indian'' (film series), a Tamil-language film series ** ''Indian'' (1996 film) * ''Indian'' (2001 film), a Hindi-language film Music * Indians (musician), Danish singer Søren Løkke Juul * "The Indian", an unreleased song by Basshunter * "Indian" (song), by Sturm und Drang, 2007 * "Indians" (song), by Anthrax, 1987 * Indians, a song by Gojira from the 2003 album '' The Link'' Other uses in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Meitei Royalty
Meitei may refer to: *Meitei people, of Manipur, India ** Meitei people in Bangladesh **Meitei people in India *** Meitei people in Assam *** Meitei people in Meghalaya *** Meitei people in Nagaland *** Meitei people in Tripura ** Meitei people in Myanmar ** Meitei women *Meitei language or Manipuri, their Tibeto-Burman language ** Meitei language in Bangladesh ** Meitei language in India *** Meitei language in Assam *** Meitei language in Meghalaya *** Meitei language in Nagaland ***Meitei language in Tripura ** Meitei language in Myanmar ** Meitei literature ***Ancient Meitei literature **Meitei script, the script used to write the language *** Meitei script movement *** Invented Meitei script *** Meitei inscriptions *** Meitei keyboard *Meitei culture ** Meitei architecture, architecture associated with the people ** Meitei astronomy ** Meitei cinema ** Meitei dances ** Meitei deities **Meitei festivals **Meitei folklore ** Meitei folktales **Meitei mythology Meitei mytholo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Meitei Language
Meitei (; ) also known as Manipuri ), is a Tibeto-Burman language of northeast India. It is the official language and the lingua franca of Manipur and an additional official language in four districts of Assam. It is one of the scheduled languages of India, constitutionally scheduled official languages of the Indian Republic. Meitei is the most widely-spoken Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman language of India and the third most widely spoken language of northeast India after Assamese language, Assamese and Bengali language, Bengali. There are million States of India by Meitei speakers, Meitei native speakers in India according to the 2011 census, million of whom are found in the state of Manipur, where they represent the majority of its population. There are smaller communities in neighbouring Indian states, such as #Assam, Assam (), #Tripura, Tripura (), #Nagaland, Nagaland (), and elsewhere in the country (). The language is also spoken by smaller groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
History Of Manipur
The history of the Indian state of Manipur is reflected by archaeological research, Meitei mythology, mythology and recorded history, written history. Historically, Manipur was an independent sovereign kingdom ruled by Ningthouja dynasty, Meitei dynasty but at different point of time it was invaded and rule over by other state and authority. The Manipur (princely state)#Kangleipak State, Kangleipak State developed under King Loiyumba with its first written constitution in the early 12th century. Manipur (princely state), Manipur under the 18th-century king Pamheiba saw the legendary burning of sacred scripture. Manipur became a princely state under British Raj, British rule in 1891 after the Anglo-Manipur War, Anglo-Manipur war, the last of the independent states to be incorporated into British Raj as a princely state. During the Second World War, Manipur (princely state), Manipur was the scene of Operation U-Go, battles between Imperial Japanese Army, Japanese and Allied forces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Cachar
Cachar district is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. After independence, the pre-existing undivided Cachar district was split into four districts: Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills), Hailakandi, Karimganj, and the current Cachar district. Silchar is Cachar district's center of government. Etymology The word ''Cacahr'' is derived from the Dimasa word ''Kachari'' and traces its origin to the Kachari Kingdom. History Pre-independence period Around the year 1536, the elder prince of Dimasa Kachari, Drikpati, and a younger prince, Dakhin, had a conflict. Dakhin and his followers were driven out and built a new capital at the Barak Valley, declaring themselves as Dibrasa or the Children of the Barak River (''Di'' means "River", and ''Brasa'' means "Barak"'').'' The Dibrasa were later known as Twiprasa and formed the Twipra Kingdom in the Barak Valley. In 1562, the Koch dynasty King Chilarai invaded and captured the Barak Valley from the Twipra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Thoubal
Thoubal is a town and municipal council with 18 wards, serving as the district headquarters in Thoubal district, in the Indian state of Manipur. The name 'Thoubal' derives from 'Athouba,' meaning brave people, symbolizing the courageous residents of the district. It is one of the larger towns in Manipur, known for its idyllic setting, featuring numerous lakes, rivers, paddy fields, and gardens. Thoubal is also a gateway to Southeast Asia, with the Trans-Asian Highway (AH1) passing through it, and is well-connected to Imphal, Kakching, Moreh, and Yairipok. Key attractions in Thoubal include the Waithou Lake, Chinga Lairembi Temple, Tomjing Ching, Panthoibi Temple, Thoubal Bazaar, Tangjeng Ching (offering a bird's-eye view of the Waithou lake), and Khangabok Menjor Garden. Major shopping centers include Thoubal Keithel, Ningombam Luxmi Bazaar (known for Tharoi Kanghou), Athokpam Bazaar, and Babu Bazaar. The town has two government colleges, Thoubal College and Waikhom Mani Girls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
