MANIPUR MAYHEM OF HIMALAYAN MAGNITUDE
Manipur was originally called as Kangleipak from 33 – 154 BC. During the reign of Emperor Pamheiba Garib Niwaz (1709–1748), the name of the kingdom was changed from "Kangleipak" into "Manipur". Manipur is called a Jewel of India because it is surrounded by nine hills with an oval-shaped valley at the center – resembling a jewel. Manipur is one of the 8 North-Eastern States. Its neighboring country is Myanmar. Manipur Centre Region is the Imphal valley consisting of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishnupur – these regions being densely populated and dominated by the Meitei people, whereas the outer districts are primarily hilly, sparsely populated and dominated by non-Meitei people – especially Kukis and Nagas. The people in the valley are predominantly Hindus and those in the Hills are primarily Christians. Orange Portion of the map of Manipur above – the dense urban valley region - is inhabited by Meitei Hindus and that of Green Por...