The kangleipak kings expanded their territory, reaching their zenith under king khagemba 15971652. A brief history of the meiteis of manipur the manipur page. Its quite interesting to see the long history of manipur with facts and recorded historical accounts clearly mentioned here. Suggested reading for history exams conducted by upsc for ias. The ancient period before christ the earliest known occupation of manipur can be traced back to tang, the 14th generation ruler of qi tribe that inhabited the central part of the present day china, who later found tangshang dynasty. History of christianity in manipur enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Therefore the ancient history of manipur may come to you as a surprise. Buy manipuri natki puwari history of manipuri culture deals with the aspects of early manipuri society, literature and culture book online at best. In the earlier period, manipur had been princely kingdom, ruled by the king as a fullfledged country. Writing novel was a major turning point in the history of manipuri literature in 1779 as religious books were in vogue. History books for upsc, history book for ias, best history.
For the purpose of this list, we consider all books written in india up to and including the mughal era as being ancient books. The religious belief of ancient manipur internet archive. However the lack of resources have been a great impediment in approaching further, even if it is common knowledge that the ancient records are a window into the world of religion, medicine, moral and ethics, plant studies, history, philosophy, familial records, the. Manipuri literature and litany it is essential to know the political history of manipur if we want to know about its literature. Singh, is currently emeritus professor of history, university of. Dec 23, 2014 in ancient times, manipur was known as meitei kingdom.
Km of the patkai range within the longitudes between 930e and 970e and 23120 n and 280n latitudes. History of manipur can be further divided into the prehistoric period, ancient period, medieval period, period under the british rule and merger with india. It is known only from the puya manuscripts discovered in the first half of the 20th century. This book is a contribution to post colonial historiography. The ten best history books of 2019 our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and help explain how we got to where we are today. A platform for all the manipuries to showcase their rich cultural heritage and talents. Manipuri dance an assessment on history and presentaton. Chandel district chandrakirti charairongba circular coinage coins of manipur copper plate culture decorated deity deva. History of christianity in manipur kindle edition by. History, politics and faultlines indiafactsindiafacts.
Chapter2 background of manipur manipur has over 2000 years of long ancient history. As we have seen earlier, the first era was cut short during pamheibas reign and only a few book remains subsequently. Manipur history reflects the rich and ancient history the region boasts of. Dr budha kamei the fall of khongjom is the turning point in the history of manipur a mountain artillery regiment during battle of imphal lt col m ranjit singh retd 29 mountain artillery regiment was raised at peshawar in october 1942 mittong khunou. The ten best history books of 2019 history smithsonian. Buy manipuri natki puwari history of manipuri culture deals with. Let us explore the history and origin of manipur in detail.
In 1891, when the british conquered manipur and turned it into a princely state, the panna system died. The kingdom of kangleipak was established in 1110 by loiyumba, who a local tribal ruler who incorporated most neighboring principalities. Officials say many of manipurs most ancient texts were among the books destroyed by the fire. Meitei literature or meetei literature is the literature written in the meitei language. On full moon day of mera october, 1732 ad, he collected all the holy books. A survey of the history and culture of the indian subcontinent before the coming of the musli. One of the prominent books of the ancient myths of manipur is panthoibi khongul which depicts the creation of the universe. We can separate the history of manipuri literature into three eras.
Myths and legends form part of ancient history of manipur. This book is a compendium of 18 insightful articlespapers on various topics about manipur s history and arts which runs into 3 volumes. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. By 850, the pyu people had been absorbed by another group, the bamar, who ruled a powerful kingdom with its capital at bagan. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. This work is indicative of the current state of research and investigation on the history of ancient and medieval manipur. Orbit publishersdistributors, 1991 manipur india 219 pages. Tips to study ancient history for upsc exam byju s. Arambai the meitei weapon that kept medieval burmese at bay phanjoubam chingkheinganba a manipuri horsemen galloping at full speed prior to throwing of the arambais.
The purpose of history is to throw light on the past. History of christianity in manipur kindle edition by songate, lalrosiem. I really love and appreciate such a great book of manipur. The nagas live between brahmaputra and chindwin river specifically from 930e to 960e longitudes and 240n to 270n latitudes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Prior to the beginning of modern warfare, medieval and ancient warriors determined the outcome of battles and war with their innovative weapons and indigenous tactics.
In the rich tradition of the indian classical dance, manipuri dance has a notable contribution. He adopted the name gharib nawaz, and in 1724 renamed the kingdom as manipur sanskrit for abode of jewels. Manipur has come under the influences of cultures of many different ethnic groups who came at various times and contributed to the growth of civilization. This is done through discovery and study of historical sources. Colonial and postcolonial historiography of manipur. The state capital is imphal, located in the center of the state. The translation process of ancient texts of manipur, known as puya, into english and other languages has started with chief minister n. Dwijashekhar sharma added a new paper on the role of women in the history of manipur this book was released on 22nd dec 2008.
Via a manipur merger agreement, the princely state acceded to the union on 15th october 1949 when maharaja bodhachandra ceded full and exclusive authority, jurisdiction and powers for and in relation to the governance of the state to dominion government of india. Moreover, history is the story of the past and whatever the world is seeing today is a continuation of things that were set in motion thousands of years ago. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The history of manipur kangleipak in ancient times is reflected by archaeological research.
Basic approach developed as a comprehensive introductory work for scholars and students of ancient and early medieval indian history, this books provides the most exhaustive overview of the subject. It was a first history of manipur in english and widely circulated in india. Ruled by more than hundred kings over the years, the ancient history of manipur goes back to 33 a. In the beginning of the 18th century, manipur had a heterogeneous population the meitei people in the valley areas were the followers of ancient meitei religion.
In short, this piece of script expressed a part of the ancient history of manipur. Manipuri literature in modern period manipur had witnessed several historical events which had left an impact on literature too. In the history of the ancient record manipur lost its independence and was ruled by the awa burma now myanmar from 1819 to 1825. In this humble attempt, i will try to share with you some information i could gather from the ancient books. Recruitment of stenographer grade iii in the general administration department gad new orders on exemption of items from technical. List of books and articles about ancient india online. Not only was the region ruled by different kings over the centuries, it was called by various names from time to time. Cheitharol kumbaba, also spelled cheitharon kumpapa, is the court chronicle of the kings of manipur.
The history of manipur kangleipak in ancient times is reflected by archaeological research, mythology and written history. Manipur was conquered by burma in 1819, and became a princely state within the british raj in 1821. Home browse history asian history south asian history india ancient india. Meiteilon meitei language or manipuri is the common language adopted by all. Discover librarianselected research resources on ancient india from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Mar 28, 2020 before reading on indian history, it is a good idea to learn about history, its aims and methodologies must be understood. A 1st year, 2nd year and final year notes from below provided links. Ncert ancient history notes for upsc ias exam preparation. Its economy centers on agriculture and forestry, and trade and cottage industries also are important. Historically the state of manipur is distinctly marked by the caves and the remnants of stone age that continued to exist from the stone age. A good understand of modern history mandates that ancient history is read with understanding. The tibetoburman or sinotibetan speaking meiteis, naga and kukichins of manipur, which is a.
The manipuris, or the meitei people, have a rich history and. From the puranas, we understand that long time ago this valley was a huge lake. This interesting tale was taken by the nobel laureate rabindranath tagore, who wrote a dance drama on it. What is the best book on ancient, medieval, and modern indian. Studies undertaken so far have been inadequate in terms of handing the mass of. Meena uchek langmei onba a manipur folk tale translated from a book in manipuri fungawari singbul compiled by b. The sanamahi followers people of kangleipak do not want to consider the book edited by khelchandra singh as a. To help homeschool parents ignite wonder and connect with their kids through the best stories and guided lessons. The valley of manipur is situated in the northeast region of india. It is bounded by the indian states of nagaland to the north, mizoram to the south, and assam to the west. One of the prominent books of the ancient myths of manipur is panthoibi khongul which depicts the. On the basis of burmese traditions, ancient city names and available historical remains, sir arthur phayre in history of burma mentions that there was early. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. In this article, you will read about how to study ancient history for upsc exam.
He adopted the name gharib nawaz, and in 1724 renamed the kingdom as manipur sanskrit for abode. Manipur was incorporated as a state of the republic of india in october 1949. Manipur, state of india, located in the northeastern part of the country. John arnold, a very short introduction to history ibn khaldun, muqaddimah richard j. Find here all the important topics of ancient indian history, ancient history mcq upsc, ncert revision notes important to prioritize certain areas for upsc civil services prelims and mains. A few days ago we asked everyone on our facebook and twitter pages to recommend a book on indian history. Many of you responded with some wonderful suggestions. A manipur folk tale translated from a book in manipuri fungawari singbul compiled by b. The bagan kingdom slowly developed in strength until it was able to defeat the mon at thaton in 1057 and unite all of myanmar under one king for the first time in history. The present book deals with the precolonial period of history of manipur and is the first authentic work on the subject. Aug 22, 2011 i n our quest to know what books to read to get a better understanding of indias history, we turned to you, our readers. Several indian universities have included this book. This is an attempt to capture in one place the names of books and other works written in ancient india.
Religion, society and the manipur puyas is a concerted attempt towards presenting an objective reconstruction of the religion and society in early meitei history. The auther on gangmumei kabui was professer, department of history, university of manipur, imphal. It was a pioneering history with a scientific method based on chronicles of manipur and british archival information and bengali sources. Best history book for upsc including ancient history, world history, medieval history and modern history. The obsession with sports stayed with manipur through its tumultuous history. I n our quest to know what books to read to get a better understanding of indias history, we turned to you, our readers. The history guy tells a story of intrigue in the british raj and, ethel st. New insights into the glorious heritage of manipur compiled by dr.
Thohe pou introduction the nagas inhabit in four states in india and in the western parts of myanmar. Like other northeastern states, it is largely isolated from the rest of india. The oldest extant version was copied in the early 19th century, under jai. Course is an undergraduate program in liberal arts, the sciences. As per the epic, chitrangada, one of arjunas wives was from the kingdom of manipura. It presents a balanced account of hinduism that flourished and coexisted with primordial religion in manipur during the period. Manipuri language, a tibetoburman language spoken predominantly in manipur, a northeastern state of india. Lord shiva emptied this lake and thus the valley was created. It is rather easy to find sources for writing the history of the recent past, because there is plenty of hand written and printed.
This work is of immense use to those who are genuinely interested in the study of the evolution of hinduism in manipur. During british era, it was under princely state of kangleipak since 1891. Smaller speech communities exist in the indian states of assam, mizoram, and tripura, as well as in bangladesh and myanmar burma. It is surrounded by the trailing hills of the himalaya mountain. We also received many emails suggesting books we had never heard of. With its long and rich history, india retains many outstanding archaeological landmarks. Claire grimwood, who was also called the heroine of manipur. Myanmar sagaing region and chin state lies to its east. The iron women of manipur who live and breathe olympian. Ncert notes of ancient history for upsc exams 2020 preparation. Many of us are not closely familiar with manipur as it is situated in comparatively remote region. Singh and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The presence of writing among the meiteis is assumed to go back to the kangleipak state under king loiyumba in the early 12th century. Despite what naysayers may claim, manipur finds mention in the mahabharata. Cheitharol kumbaba, the royal chronicle records the history of manipur from 33 a. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.