South AsiaAsia
Manipur Kingdom
Also known as Meckley
Manipur was a kingdom on the India–Burma frontier ruled by the Meitei dynasty, at times invaded and ruled by Burmese kingdoms. It became a protectorate of the British East India Company in 1824 and a princely state in 1891. It joined India in 1949.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1110 – 1949 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Imphal |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism, Sanamahism |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.