Episode 28: The Patriot - Manipur’s Revolt

By: Tarique Ahmed

Narrated by: Tarique Ahmed

The Anglo- Manipuri War of 1891 is one of the most important events in the history of Manipur. In the war against the British colonial expansion, many martyrs of the tiny kingdom of Manipur laid down their lives to save the dignity, honour and sovereignty of their motherland despite the inevitable defeat against the mighty British empire. After the defeat at the Battle of Khongjom where the Manipuri armies fought gallantly under Major Paona Brajabashi, Manipur lost its sovereignty to the British. On the fateful day of 13th August 1891, martyrs of Manipur- Yubraj Tikendrajit, Thangal General were hanged in front of the public at Pheidabung, presently known as Bir Tikendrajit park. August 13 is commemorated annually as "Patriots Day" in Manipur, to honour the Manipuri soldiers that lost their lives during the war.©2022 2022 T.V. TODAY NETWORK LIMITED (P) 2022 T.V. TODAY NETWORK LIMITED (P)2022 2022 T.V. TODAY NETWORK LIMITED (P) 2022 T.V. TODAY NETWORK LIMITED