Khongjom Day

News:Manipur government has commemorated ‘ Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex.

Facts:

  • Khongjom Day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war.
  • The Anglo-Manipur was an armed conflict between British Government and the Kingdom of Manipur.The battle was fought at Kheba hills of Khongjom in Manipur which resulted in the victory of British.
  • Khongjom War Memorial Complex was constructed in remembrance of the Soldiers who fought in the war.