The Nagas regarded Manipur was the stronger power of the two alliances (Manipur and British). When Nagas turned down the ultimatum of British in 1833, Gambhir Singh marched upto Kohima and other Angami villages. He re-asserted the authority of Manipur over that area and reduces to submission several villages including Kohima.
Manipur got the most precious gift from China. Erstwhile Meetei Leibak reaches upto the modern day Yunan province. Meetei Leibak and Khagee Leibak (modern day Yunan province of China) have deep historical ties and cultural relationships. The Chinese learnt the art of weaving silk fabrics and Thang Ta from the Meetei. This can be verified…
Chassad, an old khongjai village in the present Kamjong district of Manipur is an important place in the history of Manipur. As per the records of Manipur State Durbar, the Chassad khongjai were staying in a large area between Chattrik and Kongal Thana on the North and South and in between Angoching and main portion…