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]

Newly renovated view of Khongjom War memorial complex,[1] Khongjom

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.

Old view of Khongjom War memorial complex,[4] Thoubal district, Manipur

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.

The beautiful night scene in the war memorial complex

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
  1. "Khongjom War Memorial - A central place in the history of Manipur". The North East India. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  2. "khongjom war memorial - ixigo trip planner!". www.ixigo.com.
  3. "Khongjom War Memorial Thoubal, Manipur". www.tourmyindia.com.
  4. "Khongjom War Memorial - A central place in the history of Manipur". The North East India. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  5. "Khongjom War Memorial Complex | Thoubal District, Government of Manipur | India".
  6. "Khongjom war memorial, Tour to Khongjom war memorial | Purvi Discovery". www.purvidiscovery.com.
  7. "Revised Concept Competition1" (PDF). Manipur Government.

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