Kohima
Americannoun
noun
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Repelling Japanese forces at Imphal and Kohima was hugely significant, because success in taking these towns could allow Japan to progress deeper into India and expand its empire.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
It was the idea of Kumar Ramnikant, the administrative head of Kohima district, in hopes of breaking job stereotypes.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024
Everyone has heard of the Gurkhas and many people have heard something of the role of Indian soldiers at major battles like Tobruk, Monte Cassino, Kohima and Imphal.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2015
Hornbill FestivalUsually held in the first week of December in the Naga Heritage Village of Kisama, near Kohima, this is an increasingly commercialised festival yet it attracts tribes from across Nagaland.
From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2010
On this occasion, Kohima and other villages were subdued, as already stated, and an annual tribute exacted by Manipur.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de
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