Statue of Meidingu Nara Singh
Meidingu Narasinghgi Mitam ( Manipur kingdom ') |
The Statue of Meidingu Nara Singh, also known as the Statue of Maharaja Narasingh (
History
During April 2022, on the 172nd death anniversary of
The observation function was organised by Manipur State Archaeology, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur.[8]To the public,
Paid rich tributes to the gallant Maharaja Nara Singh on his 172nd death anniversary at Kangla today. During the First Anglo-Burmese War, soon after the 7 years devastation, his strong military acumen led to the defeat of the Burmese army by driving them beyond the Ningthi river.
The people of Manipur will always remember Maharaja Nara Singh's spirit of nationalism and the Government of Manipur will soon build a befitting memorial tomb in honour of his great contribution to the people of Manipur.[6]
Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren, recalling the struggles of
Whatever we have today is all because of the hard work and sacrifices of our great leaders and our society would have no value if we don't honour them and follow their paths.[6][8][9]
On the occasion of the very 172nd death anniversary,
"Maharaja Nara Singh was a king who always worked for the protection of the motherland and he always gave priority to the welfare of people rather than the powers he possessed as a king."[6]
Opening
On 15 June 2022, the
The
See also
- Mount Manipur Memorial
- Kanglasha
- Cultural depictions of lions
- First N. Biren Singh ministry
- Second N. Biren Singh ministry
Notes
- ^ The terms "Nara Singh" and "Narasingh" are used interchangeably.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Maharaja Narasingh's bronze statue unveiled: 29th aug14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Manipur CM unveils statue of King Narasingh". uniindia.com.
- ^ a b c "Meidingu Narasingh statue unvieled". Pothashang News. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Inaugurated a statue of the then king of Manipur, Nara Singh at Kangla". Citizen Radio Manipur. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "CM inaugurates Andro infrastructure, unveils Narasingh's statue: 16th jun22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Manipur King Nara Singh's Statue To Be Installed At Kangla Fort: Cm". The Times of India. TNN. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Manipur: Maharaj Nara Singh 172nd death anniversary commemorated - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b c S, Vangamla Salle K. (12 April 2022). "Manipur observes 172nd death anniversary of Maharaja Nara Singh". EastMojo. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Manipur observes death anniversary of Maharaj". Nagaland Post. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
External links
- "Manipur king Nara Singh's statue to be installed at Kangla Fort: CM – Times of India – Manipur News". Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- "'Every citizen should contribute towards protecting the sovereignty & integrity of the country'". MorungExpress. Retrieved 25 September 2022.