History & Heritage War Memorial
Khongjom War Memorial
Khongjom War Memorial, near Imphal, Manipur, Manipur
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Best Time to Visit
October November December January February March April
Events: Local festivals and seasonal conditions
About Khongjom War Memorial
Khongjom War Memorial marks the site of the final battle of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, where Manipuri forces under the legendary commander Paona Brajabashi fought to their last soldier against the British army. An annual cultural festival on 23 April commemorates the battle with traditional Manipuri music, dance, and martial arts. The site is a place of deep patriotic significance for Manipuris and an undervisited piece of Indian history.
How to Reach
- From Imphal: Approximately 52 km (75 minutes by road)
Best Time to Visit
Ideal months: October, November, December, January, February, March, April