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Manipur

American  
[muhn-i-poor] / ˈmʌn ɪˌpʊər /

noun

  1. a state in northeastern India between Assam and Myanmar (Burma). 8,620 sq. mi. (22,326 sq. km). Imphal.


Manipur British  
/ ˌmʌnɪˈpʊə /

noun

  1. a state in NE India: largely densely forested mountains. Capital: Imphal. Pop: 2 388 634 (2001). Area: 22 327 sq km (8621 sq miles)

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Singh can play a "significant role" in bringing peace in Manipur, says journalist Kshetrimayum Premchand, who belongs to the Meitei community.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

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

Beoncy Laisharam - a doctor in the north-eastern state of Manipur - recounted the experience of one of her patients, whose transgender daughter was unable to give blood for his treatment.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

More than a year has passed since a deadly ethnic conflict devastated homes and claimed over 220 lives in India's north-eastern Manipur state.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

Afterwards we marched to Chairel on the main river into which all the rivers of Manipur flow before it enters the hills to the south of the valley.

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

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