Manipur

American

[muhn-i-poor] / ˈmʌn ɪˌpʊər /

noun

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

Manipur British

/ ˌmʌnɪˈpʊə /

noun

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 some Manipur residents and analysts told the BBC they see hope in his leadership, others remain sceptical.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

"From about 290 camps initially, we've brought the number down to around 260," a senior Manipur government official said.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025

Muivah himself was born in Manipur - a reminder that the Naga identity extends far beyond Nagaland's borders.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025

When Colonel McCulloch returned to Manipur the second time, this had been done, Colonel McCulloch being an old and intimate friend of the Maharajah.

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

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