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History

Reasons Why HAC Act is Anti State Act in Manipur

In any protest, be it for student scholarships, job reservation, free food or any freebies, one act the hill people recite in their mouth is HAC Act. It seems a god gifted boon. In fact, this Act is the one which is dividing Manipur into Hill and Valley.

September 9, 2021Naorem Mohen5 min read

History

Do You Know Relationship Between Manipur and Naga Hills

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.

September 9, 2021Naorem Mohen7 min read
paite girls

History

Meetei Relationship With Paite and Lushai

The modern day history of Manipur is incomplete without Paite, Lushai and Khongjai. Do you know Meetei relationship with Paite and Lushai tribes of Mizoram? Paite are mentioned in the early records of Meetei and British as Sukte.

August 28, 2021Naorem Mohen9 min read
Traditional shawl of Tangkhul women

History

Reasons Why Tangkhul of Manipur Are Not Nagas

One cannot create Unique Naga history or Nagalim in the region by showing “Head Hunter”, “Snake Eater”, “Roman Script”, or “Christianity”. If the Britishers…

September 18, 2020Naorem Mohen7 min read