Khongjom War Memorial Complex
Khongjom War Memorial Complex is a historical war memorial site of Anglo-Manipur War at Khongjom, Thoubal district of Manipur. The complex houses the world's tallest sword statue, which symbolizes the valor and courage of the freedom fighters of Manipur, who fought against the three sides of British attack, from Kohima, Silchar and Myanmar in the 23rd April, 1891.[2][3]
As a remembrance to all the brave souls sacrificed for Manipur in the Anglo-Manipuri War 1891, every year at 23 April as the Khongjom day.
Significance
The memorial site is one of the major tourist attractions in the entire North East India for the place being historically significant in the British history.[5][6] The Khongjom War Memorial Complex reminds the people of Manipur about the bravery and courage their forefathers showed against the British Empire. This is also the last battle the Kingdom of Manipur fought a war as an independent kingdom.
Today, the place is a major tourist attraction in Manipur. The government of Manipur is renovating the area with a complete makeover of the whole area to make more attractive and preserve the historical value.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Khongjom War Memorial - A central place in the history of Manipur". The North East India. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "khongjom war memorial - ixigo trip planner!". www.ixigo.com.
- ^ "Khongjom War Memorial Thoubal, Manipur". www.tourmyindia.com.
- ^ "Khongjom War Memorial - A central place in the history of Manipur". The North East India. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Khongjom War Memorial Complex | Thoubal District, Government of Manipur | India".
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- ^ "Revised Concept Competition1" (PDF). Manipur Government.
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