Manipur
Manipur | |
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Manipuri classical dance, the Marjing Polo Statue | |
Manipur Kingdom | |
Admission to union | 15 October 1949[2] |
As union territory | 1956 |
As state | 1972 |
State Legislature | Unicameral |
• Assembly | Manipur Legislative Assembly (60 seats) |
National Parliament | Parliament of India |
• Rajya Sabha | 1 seat |
• Lok Sabha | 2 seats |
High Court | Manipur High Court |
Area | |
• Total | 22,327 km2 (8,621 sq mi) |
• Rank | Cervus eldi eldi') |
Tree | Uningthou (Meitei for 'Phoebe hainesiana') |
List of Indian state symbols |
Manipur (
During the days of the British Raj, Manipur was one of the princely states.[17] On 11 August 1947, Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh signed an Instrument of Accession, argued by many that the king was in no legal position to sign the instrument of accession at the time,[18][19][20] under the agreement Bodhachandra Singh accede to the Indian Union .[21][22] Later, on 21 September 1949, he signed a Merger Agreement, disputed as having been done without consultation of the popular ministry under Manipur State Constitution Act 1947 and denial of the king's request to return to Manipur to discuss the same with his people.[23][24][25][26] Under 'duress' and 'coercion'
Followed by contestation of the merger by groups in Manipur, resulting in a 50-year insurgency in the state for independence from India.[30] From 2009 through 2018, the conflict was responsible for the violent deaths of over 1000 people.[31]The
Manipur has primarily an agrarian economy, with significant hydroelectric power generation potential. It is connected to other areas by daily flights through Imphal Airport, the second largest in northeastern India.[37] Manipur is home to many sports and the origin of Manipuri dance,[38] and is credited with introducing polo to Europeans.[39]
Name
The name Manipur (
Other names include Sanaleibak (
History
Antiquity
The history of Manipur Meiteis is chronicled in Puyas or Puwaris (stories about the forefathers), namely, the Ninghthou Kangbalon, Cheitharol Kumbaba, Ningthourol Lambuba, Poireiton Khunthokpa, Panthoibi Khongkul, and so forth in the Meitei script, which is comparable to the Thai script. The historical accounts presented here were recordings from the eyes and the judgment of Meitei kings and Maichou (Meitei scholars). Hill tribes have folk tales, myths, and legends. Manipur was known by different names at various periods in its history, such as Tilli-Koktong, Poirei-Lam, Sanna-Leipak, Mitei-Leipak, Meitrabak or Manipur (present day). Its capital was Kangla, Yumphal or Imphal (present day). Its people were known by various names, such as Mi-tei, Poirei-Mitei, Meetei, Maitei or Meitei. The Puwaris, Ninghthou Kangbalon, Ningthourol Lambuba, Cheitharol Kumbaba, Poireiton Khunthokpa, recorded the events of each King who ruled Manipur over more than 3500 years until 1955 CE (a total of more than 108 kings).[citation needed]
With the Kingdom of Mongkawng and Mongmao
According to the Tai chronicles, Manipur (Kahse) is one of the territories conquered by Samlongpha (1150–1201), the first
Ningthou Kangba (15th century BCE) is regarded as the first and foremost king of Manipur. There were times when the country was in turmoil without rulers, and long historical gaps exist between 1129 BCE and 44 BCE.
In 1891 CE, as a result of the British defeat of the Meiteis in the Anglo-Manipur War , Manipur became a princely state of British Raj until 14 August 1947, after which it reverts to its political status prior to 1891, it was then merged with India in 1949, becoming a "Part C State" , a Union Territory in 1956, and a full fledged state in 1972.[46][page needed][47]
Medieval
By the medieval period, marriage alliances between the royal families of Manipur,
British colonial period
In 1824, the ruler of Manipur entered into a subsidiary alliance with the British Empire in the Indian subcontinent, which became responsible for Manipur's external defence. The British recognised that the state remained internally self-governing, as a princely state.[51] During World War II, Manipur was the scene of many fierce battles between Japanese invaders and British Indian forces. The Japanese were beaten back before they could enter Imphal, which was one of the turning points of the overall war in South Asia.[52] The Battle of Imphal, known to the Manipuris as Japan Laan, are among the lesser-known battles of the Second World War. Yet the Allied Victory in this battle was a turning point against the Japanese in East Asia.[53][54][55]
Post-colonial history
After the war, the Maharaja took the advice of the British Cabinet Mission and the Chamber of Princes to introduce democratic reforms in the state.[61] The Manipur State Constitution Act of 1947 was promulgated in July 1947 to give the state an elected legislative assembly and an appointed prime minister.[62][63] Elections to the assembly were held only in the following year.[64]
Meanwhile,
Over the next two years, the multitude of princely states of India were extensively reorganised as India moved towards becoming a
Manipur has a long record of insurgency and inter-ethnic violence.[78][79] Its first armed opposition group, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), was founded in 1964 aiming to achieve independence from India and establish Manipur as a new country. Over time, many more groups formed, each with different goals, and deriving support from diverse ethnic groups in Manipur. The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was formed in 1977, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 1978, suspected by Human Rights Watch of receiving arms and training from China.[80] In 1980, the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was formed. These groups began a spree of bank robberies and attacks on police officers and government buildings.[80] The state government appealed to the central government in New Delhi for support in combating this violence.[30]
"Disturbed area" designation
From 1980 to 2004, the Indian government referred to Manipur as a disturbed area. This term (designated by the
In 2004, the government lifted the disturbed status after a violent attack on a local woman. The rape of a Manipuri woman,
2023 ethnic violence
In May 2023, an ethnic clash between
Geography
The state lies at a latitude of 23°83'N – 25°68'N and a longitude of 93°03'E – 94°78'E. The total area covered by the state is 22,327 km2 (8,621 sq mi). The capital lies in an oval-shaped valley of approximately 700 sq mi (2,000 km2), surrounded by blue mountains, at an elevation of 790 m (2,590 ft) above sea level.[93] The slope of the valley is from north to south. The mountain ranges create a moderate climate, preventing the cold winds from the north from reaching the valley and barring cyclonic storms.[94]
The state is bordered by the Indian states of Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south, Assam to its west, and shares an international border with Myanmar to its east.[95]
The state has four major river basins: the
The Barak River, the largest of Manipur, originates in the Manipur Hills and is joined by tributaries, such as the Irang, Maku, and
Almost all the rivers in the valley area are in the mature stage and therefore deposit their sediment load in the Loktak Lake.[93] The rivers draining the Manipur Hills are comparatively young, due to the hilly terrain through which they flow. These rivers are corrosive and become turbulent in the rainy season. Important rivers draining the western area include the Maku, Barak, Jiri, Irang, and Leimatak. Rivers draining the eastern part of the state, the Yu River Basin, include the Chamu, Khunou and other short streams.[99]
Manipur may be characterised as two distinct physical regions: an outlying area of rugged hills and narrow valleys, and the inner area of flat plain, with all associated landforms. These two areas are distinct in physical features and are conspicuous in flora and fauna. The valley region has hills and mounds rising above the flat surface. The Loktak Lake is an important feature of the central plain. The total area occupied by all the lakes is about 600 km2. The altitude ranges from 40 m at Jiribam to 2,994 m at Mount Tempü peak along the border with Nagaland.
The soil cover can be divided into two broad types, viz. the red
Flora
Natural vegetation occupies an area of about 17,418 km2 (6,725 sq mi),[101] or 77.2% of the total geographical area of the state, and consists of short and tall grasses, reeds and bamboos, and trees. About a third of Manipur's forests are protected: 8.42% of the forested land is categorized under Reserved Forests, and 23.95 % under Protected Forests.[102]
There are six major types of forests in Manipur, and 10 subtypes. The six major forest types, according to the state's Forest Department, include Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, Sub-Tropical Pine Forest, Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest, Montane Wet Temperate Forest and Sub-alpine Forest.[102]
There are forests of
Climate
Manipur's climate is largely influenced by the topography of the region. Lying 790 metres above sea level, Manipur is wedged among hills on all sides. This northeastern corner of India enjoys a generally amiable climate, though the winters can be chilly. The maximum temperature in the summer months is 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest month is January, and the warmest July.[citation needed]
The state receives an average annual rainfall of 1,467.5 mm (57.78 in) between April and mid-October. Precipitation ranges from light drizzle to heavy downpour. The capital city
Manipur is already
Demographics
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1901 | 284,465 | — |
1911 | 346,222 | +21.7% |
1921 | 384,016 | +10.9% |
1931 | 445,606 | +16.0% |
1941 | 512,069 | +14.9% |
1951 | 577,635 | +12.8% |
1961 | 780,037 | +35.0% |
1971 | 1,072,753 | +37.5% |
1981 | 1,420,953 | +32.5% |
1991 | 1,837,149 | +29.3% |
2001 | 2,293,896 | +24.9% |
2011 | 2,855,794 | +24.5% |
Source: Census of India[104] |
Manipur has a population of 2,855,794 as per 2011 census.
The distribution of area, population and density, and literacy rate as per the 2001 Census provisional figures are as below:[citation needed]
Demographics of Manipur (2011) | |
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Total Population | 2,855,794 |
Male Population | 1,438,586 |
Female Population | 1,417,208 |
Rural Population | 1,736,236 |
Urban Population | 834,154 |
Child Sex Ratio | 936 female to 1000 male |
Density (per km2) | 115 |
Literacy | 1,768,181 (85.4%) |
Towns | 33 |
People
The
All Scheduled Tribes | Population[110] | Percentage
of Total Pop. |
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Kuki-Zo tribes | 448,197 | 15.7% |
Naga tribes | 597,017 | 20.9% |
Old Kuki/Naga | 101,402 | 3.6% |
Total | 1,167,422 | 40.9% |
Languages
The official language of the state is
Other than Meitei language, in Manipur, there is a huge amount of linguistic diversity, as is the case in most of the Northeast India. Almost all of the languages are
The
Linguistic events
- Manipuri language day)
- Manipuri poetry day)
- Meitei language movements
- Meitei classical language movement (ongoing)
- Meitei linguistic purism movement (ongoing)
- Meitei scheduled language movement(successful)
Religion
Hinduism
The
Vaishnavite Hinduism was the state religion of the
Christianity
Christianity is the religion of 41% of the people in the state, but is the majority in rural areas with 53%, and is predominant in the hills. It was brought by Protestant missionaries to Manipur in the 19th century. In the 20th century, a few Christian schools were established, which introduced Western-type education. Christianity is the predominant religion among tribals of Manipur and tribal Christians make up the vast majority (over 96%) of the Christian population in Manipur.[122]
Islam
The
Sanamahism
Other religions
The various other religions were mostly followers of tribal folk religions, 6,444 were Heraka, 2,032 were Jewish and 1,180 were from other tribal religions such as Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak.[citation needed]
Government
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The government of Manipur is a collective assembly of 60 elected members, of which 19 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and 1 for Scheduled Castes.[125] The state sends two representatives to the Lok Sabha of the Parliament of India. The state sends one representative to the Rajya Sabha. The legislature of the state is Unicameral.[126] Representatives are elected for a five-year term to the state assembly and the Indian parliament through voting, a process overseen by the offices of the Election Commission of India.[127]
The state has one autonomous council.
Civil unrest
Social movements
There were many public movements in Manipur against the government:
- Meitei classical language movement
- Meitei scheduled language movement
- Meitei linguistic purism movement
Security and insurgency
The violence in Manipur extends beyond the conflict between Indian security forces and insurgent armed groups. There is violence between the
Splinter groups have arisen within some of the armed groups, and disagreement between them is rife. Other than the UNLF, PLA, and PREPAK, Manipuri insurgent groups include the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), Manipur Liberation Front Army (MLFA), Kanglei Yawol Kanba Lup (KYKL), Revolutionary Joint Committee (RJC), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF), Manipur Naga People Front (MNPF), National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-I/M), United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), Kuki National Front (KNF), Kuki National Army (KNA), Kuki Defence Force (KDF), Kuki Democratic Movement (KDM), Kuki National Organisation (KNO), Kuki Security Force (KSF), Chin Kuki Revolutionary Front (CKRF), Kom Rem Peoples Convention (KRPC), Zomi Revolutionary Volunteers (ZRV), Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), Zomi Reunification Organisation (ZRO), and Hmar Peoples Convention (HPC).[129][30]
The Meitei insurgent groups seek independence from India. The Kuki insurgent groups want a separate state for the Kukis to be carved out from the present state of Manipur. The Kuki insurgent groups are under two umbrella organisations: the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples Forum.[130] The Nagas wish to annex part of Manipur and merge with a greater Nagaland or Nagalim, which is in conflict with Meitei insurgent demands for the integrity of their vision of an independent state. There have been many tensions between the tribes and numerous clashes between Naga and Kukis, Meiteis and Muslims.[30]
According to SATP in 2014, there had been a dramatic decline in fatalities in Manipur since 2009. In 2009, 77 civilians died (about 3 per 100,000 people).[31] From 2010 onward, about 25 civilians have died in militant-related violence (about 1 per 100,000 people), dropping further to 21 civilian deaths in 2013 (or 0.8 per 100,000 people). However, there were 76 explosions in 2013 compared to 107 in 2012. Different groups have claimed responsibility for the explosions, some claiming they were targeting competing militant groups, others claiming their targets were state and central government officials.[131] As a point of comparison, the average annual global rate of violent death between 2004 and 2009 was 7.9 per 100,000 people.[132]
Economy
The 2012–2013 gross state domestic product of Manipur at market prices was about ₹10,188 crore (US$1.3 billion).
Electricity
Manipur produced about 0.1 GWh (0.36 TJ) of electricity in 2010 with its infrastructure.
Agriculture
Manipur's climate and soil conditions make it ideally suited for horticultural crops. Growing there are rare and exotic
Agriculture in Manipur includes a number of smallholding farms, many of whom are owned by women.[138] Climate change, especially changes in temperature and weather are hurting small farmers in the state.[139] Like rural women in other parts of the world, women in agriculture in Manipur are harmed more by the changes in weather, because of less access to support from local governments.[138]
Transportation infrastructure
Tourism
The tourist season is from October to February when it is often sunny without being hot and humid.[
UNESCO list
The
The
Imphal (capital)
The city is inhabited by the
Lakes and islands
48 km (30 mi) from
Hills and valleys
Kaina is a
Eco tourism
Keibul Lamjao National Park, 48 km (30 mi) away from Imphal is an abode of the rare and endangered species of brow antlered deer. This ecosystem contains 17 rare species of mammals.[93] It is the only floating national park of the world.[152][citation needed] Six km (3.7 mi) to the west of
Waterfalls
Sadu Chiru waterfall is near Ichum Keirap village[153] 27 km (17 mi) from Imphal, in the Sadar hill area, Senapati district. This consists of three falls with the first fall about 30 m (98 ft) high. Agape Park is in the vicinity.
Natural caves
Thalon Cave (around 910 m (2,990 ft) above sea level) is one of the historical sites of Manipur under Tamenglong district. It is around 185 km (115 mi) from the state capital and around 30 km (19 mi) from Tamenglong district headquarters in north side. From Thalon village, this cave is 4–5 km (2.5–3.1 mi).[154] Khangkhui Cave is a natural limestone cave in Ukhrul district. The big hall in the cave is the darbar hall of the Devil King living deep inside while the northern hall is the royal bedroom, according to local folklore. During World War II, villagers sought shelter here. This cave is an hour's trek from Khangkui village.[155]
Education
Manipur schools are run by the state and central government or by private organisation. Instruction is mainly in English. Under the 10+2+3 plan, students may enroll in general or professional degree programs after passing the Higher Secondary Examination (the grade 12 examination). The main universities are Manipur University, Central Agricultural University, National Institute of Technology, Manipur, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University.
Manipur is home to India's first floating elementary school: Loktak Elementary Floating School in Loktak Lake.
Transportation
Air
Roadways
Manipur is connected to all its neighbouring states with
Rail
Manipur has one operational railway station, Jiribam. Imphal railway station, is an under-construction railway station in Imphal, the capital of Manipur.
Art and culture
Secular theatre is mostly confined to themes that are not religious; it is performed in the secular or profane spheres. In these are Shumang lila and Phampak lila (stage drama). Shumang lila is very popular. Etymologically Shumang lila is the combination of "Shumang" (courtyard) and "Lila" (play or performance). It is performed in an area of 13×13 ft in the centre of any open space, in a very simple style without a raised stage, set design, or heavy props such as curtains, background scenery, and visual effects. It uses one table and two chairs, kept on one side of the performance space. Its claim as the "theatre of the masses" is underlined by the way it is performed in the middle of an audience that surrounds it, leaving one passage as entrance and exit.[citation needed]
The world of Phampak lila (stage drama) performed in the proscenium theatre is similar, in form, to the Western theatrical model and Indian
Iskcon led by Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami started a network of schools in Northeastern India, where more than 4,000 students receive education centred on Vaishnava spiritual values. In 1989 he founded "Ranganiketan Manipuri Cultural Arts Troupe", which has approximately 600 performances at over 300 venues in over 15 countries. Ranganiketan (literally "House of Colorful Arts") is a group of more than 20 dancers, musicians, singers, martial artists, choreographers, and craft artisans.[citation needed] Some of them have received international acclaim.
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Manipuri dance, one of eight the classical dances of India
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Thang Ta, the martial art form of Manipur
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Pena is an ancient Manipur musical instrument, particularly popular among the Meitei people.
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The Chorus Repertory Theatre, Imphal, founded by Ratan Thiyam
Manipur dance (Ras Lila)
Chorus Repertory Theatre
The auditorium of the theatre is on the outskirts of Imphal and the campus stretches for about 2 acres (8,100 m2). It has housing and working quarters to accommodate self-sufficiency of life. The theatre association has churned out internationally acclaimed plays like
Sports
Mukna is a popular form of wrestling.[164] Mukna Kangjei, or Khong Kangjei, is a game which combines the arts of mukna (wrestling hockey) and Kangjei (Cane Stick) to play the ball made of seasoned bamboo roots.[165][166]
Yubi lakpi is a traditional full contact game played in Manipur, India, using a coconut, which has some notable similarities to rugby.[166] Yubi lakpi literally means "coconut snatching". The coconut is greased to make it slippery. There are rules of the game, as with all Manipur sports.[167] The coconut serves the purpose of a ball and is offered to the king, the chief guest or the judges before the game begins. The aim is to run while carrying the greased coconut and physically cross over the goal line, while the other team tackles and blocks any such attempt as well as tries to grab the coconut and score on its own. In Manipur's long history, Yubi lakpi was the annual official game, attended by the king, over the Hindu festival of Shree Govindajee.[168] It is like the game of rugby,[169] or American football.[170]
Oolaobi (Woo-Laobi) is an outdoor game mainly played by females. Meitei mythology believes that UmangLai Heloi-Taret (seven deities–seven fairies) played this game on the Courtyard of the temple of Umang Lai Lairembi. The number of participants is not fixed but are divided into two groups (size as per agreement). Players are divided as into Raiders (Attackers) or Defenders (Avoiders).[166] Hiyang Tannaba, also called Hi Yangba Tanaba, is a traditional boat rowing race and festivity of the Panas.[166]
Polo
The origin of modern polo can be traced to Manipur where the world's oldest polo ground lies, Imphal Polo Ground.[171][172] Captain Robert Stewart and Lieutenant Joseph Sherer[173] of the British colonial era first watched locals play a rules-based pulu or sagolkangjei (literally, horse and stick) game in 1859. They adopted its rules, calling the game polo, and playing it on their horses. The game spread among the British in Calcutta and then to England.[39][174]
Apart from these games, some outdoor children's games are fading in popularity. Some games such as Khutlokpi, Phibul Thomba, and Chaphu Thugaibi remain very popular elsewhere, such as in Cambodia. They are played especially during the Khmer New Year.[175]
First of its kind in India, National Sports University will be constructed in Manipur.[176]
Festivals
The festivals of Manipur are Lui-ngai-ni
On 21 November 2017, the Sangai Festival 2017 was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind in Manipur. Held for 10 days, the festival is named after Manipur's state animal, the brow-antlered Sangai deer. The Sangai Festival showcases the tourism potential of Manipur in the field of arts and culture, handloom, handicrafts, indigenous sports, cuisine, music and adventure sports.
Sangai festival
Ningol Chakouba
Held on 9 November,[179] this is a social festival of the Meitei people of Manipur where married women (Ningol) are invited (Chakouba, literally calling to a meal; for dinner or lunch) to a feast at their parental house accompanied by their children. Besides the feast, gifts are given to the women/invitees and to their children. It is the festival that binds and revives the family relations between the women married away and the parental family. Nowadays, other communities have started celebrating this kind of a family-bonding festival.
Kut
Held after the Harvest festival in November,[180][181] this festival predominantly celebrated by Kuki-Chin-Mizo tribes in Manipur has become one of the leading festivals of the state. Kut is not restricted to a community or tribe — the whole state populace participates in merriment. On 1 November of every year, the state declared holiday for Kut celebration.
Yaosang
Held in February or March,[182] Yaosang is considered to be one of the biggest festivals of Manipur. It is the Holi festival (festival of colour) but Yaosang is the regional name given by the people of Manipur.
Khuado Pawi
Khuado Pawi is the harvest festival of the
Cheiraoba
Also known as Sajibugi Nongma Panba and held in March or April, Cheiraoba is the new year of Manipur.[170] It is observed on the first lunar day of the lunar month Sajibu (March/April) and so it is also popularly known as Sajibu Cheiraoba. People of Manipur immaculate and decorate their houses and make a sumptuous variety of dishes to feast upon after offering food to the deity on this day. After the feast, as a part of the ritual, people climb hilltops; in the belief that it would excel them to greater heights in their worldly life.[170]
Notable people
Kuki–Zo
Meitei
Naga
See also
- Human rights abuses in Manipur
- Outline of Manipur
- Tourist Attractions in Manipur
Footnotes
- ^ Kangleipak is a popular historical as well as present day endonym of Manipur. In the 18th century, the Meitei language term Kangleipak was replaced by the Sanskrit term Manipur, but the name Kangleipak is still a popular endonym of the land in Meitei (officially known as Manipuri), the sole official language of Manipur.
- ^ The Old Kuki tribes retaining the Kuki classification include: Aimol, Chiru, Kom, Koireng, Kharam, and Ralte. The tribes under the Naga umbrella include: Anal, Chothe, Koirao, Lamkang, Maring, Moyon, Monsang, Purum and Tarao.[106]
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