Manipur (princely state)
Kingdom in northeastern India, established by Loiyumba in 1110, became a princely state of the British Raj from 1891 to 1947, and an independent state from 1947 to 1949
The Manipur Kingdom, also known as Meckley,
was an ancient kingdom at the India–Burma frontier. Historically, Manipur was an independent kingdom ruled by the Meitei dynasty. But it was also invaded and ruled over by Burmese kingdom at various points in time. It became a protectorate of the British East India Company from 1824, and a princely state of the British Raj in 1891. The princely state bordered the Assam Province in the west and British Burma in the east, and in the 20th century covered an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq mi) and contained 467 villages. The capital of the state was Imphal.
Kangleipak State
The early history of Manipur is composed of mythical narratives. The location of the Kangla Fort on the banks of the Imphal River is believed to be where King Pakhangba built his first palace.
Loyumba Shinyen, the written constitution of Kangleipak was formally developed by King Loiyumba (1074–1121) in 1110 AD. He consolidated the kingdom by incorporating most of the principalities in the surrounding hills. After subjugating all the villages within their valley, Kangleipak kings grew in power and began a policy of expansion beyond their territory.
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