Manipur facts for kids

Manipur, Republic of India

Manipur is a state within the Republic of India. It has area of 8,628 mi² (22,347 km²). In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North-east Indian zone.

The state is bordered by the Indian states of Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south and Assam to its west. Its eastern border is the Indian border with Myanmar. Manipur has a long recorded written history of kings ascended in the main throne of Kangla. The list of these kings can be found in a chronicle known as "Cheitharol Kumbaba". Cheitharol Kumbaba, also spelled Cheitharon Kumpapa, is the court chronicle of the kings of Manipur. It claims to trace the history of the Kingdom of Manipur from the founding of the ruling dynasty in 33 CE under king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba until the merger of the kingdom with India in 1949 and the subsequent abolition of monarchy. It ends with the last king of Manipur, Bodhchandra. The Cheitharol Kumbaba is probably the oldest chronicle of the region and is written on more than 1,000 leaves of Meetei paper in Meetei Mayek, an early Meitei script.

Images for kids

The Kangla Sha, the state emblem
Kangla Gate, the west entrance to the Kangla Fort
Loktak Lake, the largest lake in the state.
A tree amid Manipur hills.
Landscape view for dawn at Senapati, Manipur
Flowers carpeting the foothills
The Dzüko Valley lying on the border of Manipur and Nagaland has a temperate climate.
Ningthoukhong Gopinath Temple
St. Joseph's Cathedral at Imphal
Sanamahi temple at Kangla
Bamboo is common in Manipur, and an important contributor to its economy as well as cuisine. Above is soibum yendem eromba, a bamboo shoot cuisine of Manipur.
Imphal airport is the second largest airport in India's northeast.
A view of Imphal City
Sangai, the state animal, at Keibul Lamjao National Park. In the wild, it has a habit of waiting and looking back at viewers.
National Highway 150 in Imphal
The Shrine – the main theatre
Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal.
The Lai Haraoba, a dance festival showcases the folk dances of Manipur.
Cheiraoba is a celebration of the new year during the spring season. People feast (top), then climb up a hill together later in the day to signify overcoming hurdles and reaching new heights in the new year.
Manipuri dance, one of eight the classical dances of India
Thang Ta, the martial art form of Manipur
Pena is an ancient Manipur musical instrument, particularly popular among the Meitei people
The Chorus Repertory Theatre, Imphal, founded by Ratan Thiyam