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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area | 22,327 km² (8,621 sq mi) |
| Capital | Imphal |
| Largest city | Imphal |
| District(s) | 9 |
| Population • Density |
2,388,634 (22nd) • 107 /km² (277 /sq mi) |
| Language(s) | Meiteilon |
| Governor | Shivinder Singh Sidhu |
| Chief Minister | Okram Ibobi Singh |
| Established | 1972-01-21 |
| Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (60) |
| ISO abbreviation | IN-MN |
| Website: manipur.nic.in | |
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Manipur pronunciation (Meiteilon: মনিপুর in Eastern Nagari script, mnipur in Meitei Mayek) is a state in northeastern India making its capital in the city of Imphal. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus To help compare Orders of magnitude of different geographical regions Areas between 10000 km² and 100000 km² are listed here Wikipedia_talkFeatured_lists#Proposed_change_to_all_featured_lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This is a list of Indian state Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. In the heart of the town and surrounded by a moat are ruins of the old Palace of Kangla Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. In the heart of the town and surrounded by a moat are ruins of the old Palace of Kangla A district is an administrative division of a state in India India is divided into twenty-eight states and seven Union territories (UT In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume This is a list of the States of India in order of population The Constitution of India envisages Hindi as the primary official language to be used by the Union Government, with English as the subsidiary official language Meitei-lon (মেইতেই লোন্ also Meitei-lol (মেইতেই লোল্ and Manipuri (মনিপুরি (and sometimes the 19th century Shivinder Singh Sidhu (born October 13 1929) is an Indian political figure currently serving as Governor of Goa. See also Manipur Chief Ministers of India Okram Ibobi Singh (born July 19, 1948) is the Chief Minister of Manipur, India. The States Reorganization Act of 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries and governance of India 's states and territories. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or Parliamentary chamber ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO ISO 3166-2IN is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes it is the subset of ISO 3166-2 which applies to India. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Meitei-lon (মেইতেই লোন্ also Meitei-lol (মেইতেই লোল্ and Manipuri (মনিপুরি (and sometimes the 19th century The Eastern Nagari script (also known as the Eastern Neo-Brahmic script or the Purvi Script) is an Abugida system of writing Meitei Mayek script (also Meithei Mayek, Meetei Mayek, Manipuri script) (Manipuri Meetei Mayek) is an Abugida that was used A state is a political association with effective Sovereignty over a geographic Area and representing a Population. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. In the heart of the town and surrounded by a moat are ruins of the old Palace of Kangla Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south and Assam in the west; it also borders the country of Myanmar to the east. Nagaland ( Hindi: नागालैंड is a hill state located in the far north-eastern part of India. Mizoram is one of the Seven Sister States in North Eastern India. Assam) ( Assamese: অসম Ôxôm) is a northeastern state of India with its capital at Dispur, a suburb of the city Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia.
The Meiteis, who live primarily in the state's valley region, are one of the primary ethnic groups. Their language, Meiteilon (also known as Manipuri), is also the lingua franca in the state, and was recognized as one of India's national languages in 1992. Meitei-lon (মেইতেই লোন্ also Meitei-lol (মেইতেই লোল্ and Manipuri (মনিপুরি (and sometimes the 19th century A lingua franca (from Italian, literally meaning Frankish language, see etymology under Sabir and Italian below is any Language widely Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) There is also sizeable population of Southern Indians, particularly Tamils. Tamil people (also called Tamils or Tamilians) ( are an Ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, a state in India, and the north-eastern The Kukis and Nagas live in the hills of the state. The Kukis too have their own kingdoms like the Chahsat, Aisan,Jampi, etc. and were close to the Meitei kings in the plain. The independent existence of the Meitei and Kuki kings can be proved by common practice of calling Kuki village headmen by Meiteis as Ningthou, which means "King".
'Manipur' is considered a sensitive border state. Foreigners entering 'Manipur' (including foreign citizens born in Manipur) must possess a Restricted Area Permit which can be obtained from the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office in the "metros" (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata) or certain other state government offices. The Foreigners (Protected Areas Order states that a Protected Area Permit (PAP is required for non-Indians to visit certain areas in India (mainly in the North-East Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial Permits are valid for only 10 days, and visitors must travel only on tours arranged by authorised travel agents, in groups of four. Furthermore, they may come to Imphal only by air and will not be permitted to travel outside the capital.
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History
{{main|History of Manipur}
The earliest references to 'Manipur' date back to the ancient era of Mahabharata, in which several characters, such as Chitrāngadā, Ulupi, Babruvahana, and Iravan, are Manipuri’s. Chitrāngadā (चित्रांगदा in the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, is one of Arjuna 's wives Ulūpī or Uloopi, in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was one of Arjuna 's wives Babruvahana ( or Babhruvahana) is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur, during the period of his exile For the capital city of Armenia see Yerevan. Iravat or Iravan ( Sanskrit:इरवन in the Hindu epic Chitrāngadā (चित्रांगदा) is one of Arjuna's wives. Arjuna or Arjun ( Sanskrit: अर्जुन arjuna) is one of the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, whose name Arjuna traveled the length and breadth of India during his term of exile. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country His wanderings took him to ancient Manipur in the eastern Himalayas, an almost mystic kingdom renowned for its natural beauty. There, he met Chitrāngadā, the daughter of the king of Manipur, and was moved to seek her hand in marriage. Chitrāngadā (चित्रांगदा in the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, is one of Arjuna 's wives Her father demurred on the plea that, according to the matrilineal customs of his people, the children born of Chitrāngadā were heir to Manipur; he could not allow his heirs to be taken away from Manipur by their father. Arjuna agreed to the stipulation that he would take away neither his wife Chitrāngadā nor any children borne by her from Manipur and wed the princess on this premise. Arjuna or Arjun ( Sanskrit: अर्जुन arjuna) is one of the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, whose name A son, whom they named Babruvahana, was soon born to the couple. Babruvahana ( or Babhruvahana) is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur, during the period of his exile Babruvahana would succeed his grandfather as king of Manipur. Babruvahana ( or Babhruvahana) is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur, during the period of his exile Babruvahana (or Babhruvahana) is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur, during the period of his exile at Manipur. Arjuna or Arjun ( Sanskrit: अर्जुन arjuna) is one of the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, whose name Babruvahana was adopted as the son of his maternal grandfather, and reigned at Manipur as his successor. He dwelt there in a palace of great splendor, surrounded with wealth and signs of power. When Arjuna went to Manipur with the horse intended for the Aswamedha, there was a quarrel between Arjuna and King Babhruvahana, and the latter killed his father with an arrow. The Ashvamedha ( Sanskrit: sa अश्वमेध aśvamedhá; " Horse sacrifice " was one of the most important royal Rituals Repenting of his deed, he determined to kill himself, but he obtained from his stepmother, the Naga princess Uloopi, a gem which restored Arjuna to life. Ulūpī or Uloopi, in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was one of Arjuna 's wives He returned with his father to Hastinapura. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Hastinapur (हस्तिनापुर (Hastinapura in Sanskrit) is a town and a Nagar panchayat [1]This was on account of a curse by the Vasus, on account of Arjuna's killing Bhishma (who is an incarnation of one of the Vasus) during the Mahabharata war. In Hinduism, the Vasus are attendant deities of Indra, and later Vishnu.
Manipur came under British rule as a princely state in 1891. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common British rule ended the independent status of the Kingdom which was the last kingdom to be incorporated into British India.
During the Second World War, Manipur was the scene of many fierce battles between the Japanese and Allied forces. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Japanese were beaten back before they could enter Imphal and this proved to be one of the turning points of the War.
After the Second World War, the Manipur Constitution Act, 1947, established a democratic form of government with the Maharaja as the Executive Head and an elected legislature. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The word Mahārāja (also spelled maharajah) is Sanskrit for "great king" or " High king " (a Karmadharaya from mahānt A legislature is a type of representative Deliberative assembly with the power to create amend and change Laws The law created by a legislature is called Legislation In 1949, King Prabodhchandra was summoned to Shillong, capital of the Indian province of Assam. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He signed a Treaty of Accession merging the kingdom into India . The legislative assembly was dissolved on the integration of the state with the republic of India in October, 1949. Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a Legislature, or to one of its chambers. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Manipur was a union territory from 1956 and later became a full-fledged state in 1972. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Maharaja Bhagyachandra [1] (1762 - 1798 A. Ningthou Ching-Thang Khomba (also Rajarshi Bhagya Chandra, Jai Singh Maharaja) (1748–1799 was a Manipuri monarch of the 18th century CE D. ), was the ruler of Manipur and had to fight off the Burmese many times. The inventor of the Ras Lila dance, he is a legendary figure in Manipur. [1] He is also credited with spreading Vaishnavism in Manipur after his grandfather Pamheiba Rajah made Hinduism the official religion and for creating a unified Manipur. Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism, distinguished from other schools by its worship of Vishnu or its associated avatars principally as Rama and Meidingu Pamheiba (1690-1751 was an emperor in Manipur in the early 18th century [2]
Problems
The implementation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in 1958 resulted in the designation of Manipur as a "disturbed area" . There have been some minor border disputes with Myanmar (formerly Burma), which were resolved through treaty of Yandaboo. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Manipur is also involved in a border dispute with Nagaland.
There have been many social upheavals in the recent past, resulting in mounting tensions between the Meiteis (the valley people) and the Nagas residing in Manipur.
Some steps have been taken by the central government to appease the Manipuris. The long-standing demand to include the Meitei language in the 8th schedule was finally granted by the 71st amendment of the Constitution in 1992. Meitei-lon (মেইতেই লোন্ also Meitei-lol (মেইতেই লোল্ and Manipuri (মনিপুরি (and sometimes the 19th century
November 20, 2004 was a landmark date in the history of Manipur when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fulfilled a long-standing demand of the Manipuri people. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Manmohan Singh (ਮਨਮੋਹਨ ਸਿੰਘ (born 26 September 1932 is the 17th He officially handed over the historic Kangla Fort to Manipur state government, which issued an ordinance taking over the administration and control. The Palace of Kangla is an old Palace at Kangla, Manipur state in India. It had been the headquarters of the paramilitary force, the Assam Rifles, since 1915. See also Rashtriya Rifles Special Forces of India It was finally opened to the general public after nearly 114 years.
The fight by the people of Manipur to let the government hand over the fort to them was legendary. The Indian army is alleged to kill some innocent people without issuing arrest warrant, which turned into a major issue, with some women protesting naked in front of the Assam Rifle's gate in June 16, 2004.
The Prime Minister also upgraded Manipur University into a Central University and laid the foundation stone for a 97. University Manipur University in northeastern India was founded on June 5 1980. 9 km long, Jiribam - Imphal, broad gauge rail line project. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Jiribam is a city and a Municipal council in Imphal East district in the Indian Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. In the heart of the town and surrounded by a moat are ruins of the old Palace of Kangla The line ends at Tupul, 25 km away from Imphal.
United National Liberation Front (UNLF), one of the largest and most powerful armed organisations, has resorted to fighting against occupying Indian army to achieve its goal of an independent Manipur. The United National Liberation Front (UNLF is an insurgent group in the state of Manipur in the north-east of India.
"We are fighting for Manipur,"Sovereign, independent Manipur. You see, Manipur was never part of India. " says a UNLF member. [3] The disturbed area status has been extended for one more year on 23rd Nov, 2007.
Ordinary Manipuris are growing tired of the rebels' influence. Several insurgent groups increasingly issue diktats and rulings on moral and social behaviour, enforced with the threat of violence. Extortion is also rampant in Manipur. Most professions are forced to pay the rebels regular sums of money that are locally called 'tax'. [4]
Economy
Macro-economic trend
This is a chart of trend of gross state domestic product of Manipur at market prices estimated by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation with figures in millions of Indian Rupees. [5]
| Year | Gross State Domestic Product |
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| 1980 | 2,180 |
| 1985 | 4,180 |
| 1990 | 8,210 |
| 1995 | 16,270 |
| 2000 | 29,200 |
Manipur's gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $1. 2 billion in current prices.
See also
- Manipuri dance
- Court Chronicle of The Kings of Manipur: The Cheitharon Kumpapa; Original Text, Translation And Notes 33-1763 CE, trans. Manipuri dance is one of the major Indian classical dance forms. Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt (London: Routledge, 2005).
Notes
- ^ Manipuri, The - Banglapedia
- ^ Manipur — Culturalpursuits.com
- ^ BBC NEWS | Programmes | Crossing Continents | India's 'forgotten' war
- ^ BBC NEWS | Programmes | Crossing Continents | India's 'forgotten' war
- ^ National Accounts Division : Press release & Statements - Government of India, Ministry of Statistics
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