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Imphal

American

[imp-huhl] / ˈɪmp hʌl /

noun

a city in and the capital of Manipur state, in NE India.

Imphal British

/ ɪmˈfɑːl, ˈɪmfəl /

noun

a city in NE India, capital of Manipur Territory, on the Manipur River: formerly the seat of the Manipur kings: site of a major Anglo-Indian victory over the Japanese (1944), which was a turning point in the British recovery of Burma (now officially called Myanmar). Pop: 217 275 (2001)

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While the valley areas in Manipur, including its capital, Imphal, are largely inhabited by the Meiteis, Kuki-Zos predominantly live in the surrounding hills.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Today, Manipur is divided into two camps, with Meiteis inhabiting the Imphal Valley and Kukis living in the surrounding hill areas.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

"Indefinite curfew had to be implemented in Imphal and in some other districts," L. Kailun, a senior police official based in the state capital, told Reuters.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023

Moirangthen Thoibi Devi, a Meira Paibis member in Moirang town near Imphal, said suggestions that any Meitei woman could instigate or even support acts of sexual violence were completely "untrue".

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023

To the south the Logtak lake is visible, with several island hills in it, while far away to the north-east might be seen the glittering roofs of the temples of Imphal, the capital.

From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de

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