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Kangla Fort

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Kangla Fort
Photo: Haoreima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The ancient seat of the Meitei kings on the banks of the Imphal river, sacred to the people of Manipur.

FortImphalBest time to visit: October to April

Highlights

  • Kangla Sha, the large dragon-lion figures guarding the coronation site
  • Ruins of the old royal palace and temples
  • Moats, gardens and museum

Significance

Kangla was the political and religious heart of Manipur for centuries. It was occupied by the British after the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 and later used by security forces, and was handed back to the State Government in 2004.

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