Battle of Khongjom in Manipur

Q.  Which was the last nation in the Indian Sub-continent to come under the British Empire?
- Published on 25 Apr 16

a. Nagaland
b. Ceylon
c. Burma
d. Manipur

ANSWER: Manipur
 
  • The British annexation of princely states that began with the battle of Plassey in 1757 ended with the battle of Khongjom.
  • Manipur became the last nation in the Indian Sub-continent to come under the British Empire after the battle in Khongjom.
  • President Pranab Mukherjee acknowledged the historic significance of the Battle of Khongjom, 1891, saying that Manipuri soldiers who had used "outnumbered and primitive weapons" in their fight against the British foces "gave their today for our tomorrow".
  • He inaugurated a War Memorial Monument-cum-Tourist Complex as part of the 125th anniversary of the "Khongjom Day" celebrations.
  • Khongjom Day is observed on April 23 every year by the government of Manipur to pay tribute to the brave sons of Manipur who made supreme sacrifice for the cause of their motherland.
  • For a minimum period of time, a part of Manipur was liberated by INA and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose unfurled the tricolour at a place near Moreh.
  • The state is known for its natural beauty and cultural variety.

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