The Kangla Fort of Manipur was to be found on both edges (western as well as eastern) of the Imphal River. At the present it persists simply on the western part of the bank. Now a day’s simply the shell stay behind. The name Kangla stands for "dehydrated ground" in previous Meitei (an ethnic group of Manipur). The fort was the customary place of the precedent Meiteisovereigns of Manipur.

'Kangla' has been the earliest capital of Manipur from the olden period along to the year 1891 AD. It is positioned at the midpoint of Imphal town approximately crossed with 24°N Latitude, 94°E Longitude and it is an elevation of 2,619 feet (798 m). It is located on the west land side of the Imphal River.

In earlier periods, 'angla' was the majestic fortress because the supremacy of Pakhangba who leaded the throne in 33 AD, as reported by "Cheitharol Kummaba", the regal history of Manipur.

Before the time of Pakhangba, a verdict tribe named Khaba governed from 'Kangla'. 'Kangla' is the chair of political command as well as a blessed situate for spiritual worship and rituals. Lots of olden pacts/documents mainly "Sakoklamlen" are also there.

History

Kangla is the very imperative sequential location of Manipur. The empire of Manipur was recognized and urbanized at Kangla. Moreover, a spot of opinionated and spiritual centre, Kangla has developed into a terrifying fort metropolis throughout the periods. As of this capital, the Ningthouja tribe progressively manipulated sufficient political and armed command and raised up to be the prevailing tribe in Manipur state. The regal record provides lots of allusions to the creation of Kangla through consecutive swaying rulers in Manipur.

The most important milestones in the development of Kangla fortification were made by Ruler Khagemba (1597–1652 AD), the Chinese vanquisher. The imperial history reports that in 1632 AD, Khagemba made a brick fence on the western entrance of Kangla fortress. It emerges that the skill of block building was obtained from the Chinese captives who were arrested throughout the Chinese incursion of the eastern boundary of Manipur. Khunjaoba (1632–1666 AD) the son of Khagemba enhanced on the strengthening and ornamentation effort of Kangla fortress. It is believed that the ruler exhumed a moat (Thangapat) on the western part of the fortress. Throughout his phase, the authority and reputation of Manipur was on its top. Burmese rulers/chiefs convinced him to resolve their arguments and request to handover of Manipuri princesses. The fortress was more enhanced and distended via Ruler Garibaniwaz and following him via consecutive rulers of Manipur.

As the supremacy of Maharaja Bhagyachandra (1762 to 1798 AD), owed to frequent incursion through the Burmese, Kangla was abandoned numerous times. By means of the Manipur tax, Maharaj Gambhir Singh enlightened Manipur from dispenses of the Burmese attacking military which engaged Manipur for seven years. This age of Burmese Regulation is called as "Chahi Taret Khuntakpa" (Seven Years Wreckage) in the records of Manipur. Gambhir Singh, though, recognized his capital on Langthabal which is currently identified as Canchipur. Throughout the control of Nara Singh in 1844, the capital was changed to Kangla.

How to Reach

By Air

The Airport of Imphal Tulihal is placed around 8km from the hub of the town and is fine linked straight from the most important metropolises of India specifically Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and other big metropolitans of North Eastern States that is Aizawl, Silchar, Dimapur and so on through Daily/bi-weekly/additional source through the home Air facilities similar to Air India, Indigo, King Fisher, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, Spice Jet, Air Deccan and so on. Further important urban of India are linked toward Imphal through Kolkata/Guwahati.

By Road

Manipur is finely linked through all divisions of country via a high-quality network of nationwide and state main roads. Normal bus facilities are worked via state transportation business starting from Imphal to further towns in the Manipur. One can also acquire way from nationalized main road no. thirty nine and fifty three to arrive at state.

By Rail

State is not fully linked with additional divisions of nation through railway network. The adjacent railhead to arrive at Manipur is Silchar in Assam.  Separately from it, positioned at the boundary of north east zone of Nagaland, Dimapur is one closer railhead to get to Manipur. Imphal, which is the capital town of Manipur, is merely 215 kms far away from Nagaland. One can get both taxi as well as bus to arrive at Manipur in nine to ten hours, once reached Nagaland by train. Therefore if anyone wishes to arrive at Manipur in that case trains are obtainable upto Guwahati, Silchar, Kohima and Dimapur and from there one can get road facilities to arrive at Manipur.

Nearby Places to Visit

Ruins of The Citadel

Cheitharol Kumbaba, the majestic history, reports the creation of the castle in the year of 1611 AD, i.e. throughout the supremacy of Ruler Khagemba (1597 - 1652 AD). The 20ft. elevated castle is build of well-burnt bricks. Several holy spaces, counting the coronation place of Pakhangba, were sited inside the area of the castle. The castle area had three gates, two on the west face and one on the south face. The gate on the left finish of the western side was reverse to the coronation foyer and gate to the right finish of the similar fence facade the Darbar foyer. The south gate was joined with the way leading to the Temple of Shree - Shree Govindajee.

Ruins of The Uttra

The title "Uttra" reflects the familial coronation foyer of the Manipur rulers. The fitting rituals seized here. The construction lodging the coronation foyer was shattered in air attacks through the Second World War the trip of the ladder and the shell of the basis are the merely leftovers of the "Uttra".

Site of The Two 'Kangla Sha' (Dragon)

Two enormous Dragons also called as 'Kangla Sha' built of brick used to put before the "Uttra" however just away from the journey of steps reaching to the "Uttra" - on each face of the pathway reaching to the "Uttra". Mr. T.C. Hudson has written in his book/The Meitheis', that dragon has been the nationalized symbol of the Meiteis. Confirming to Sir James Johnstone, these dragons were initially raised in the Chinese war imprisoned. 'Kangla Sha' was blown to portions via the British later than their work of 'Kangla' Fort in 1891. The place is enshrined in history like a location where four British executives were killed through the Manipuri defense forces.

Temple of Shree - Shree Govindajee

Shree - Shree Govindajee temple was formerly made in 1846 AD, i.e., throughout the period of influence of Maharaja Nara Singh (1844 - 50 AD). It was cruelly smashed in the huge quake of 1868 AD. The idols (murtis) of Radha Govinda were spoiled when portions of the temple distorted in the quake (Cheitharol Kumbaba, p. 375). Maharaj Chandrakriti (1859 -86 AD), after that king of Manipur, renovated the temple in its innovative shape. The temple is devoted to noble Govinda and His ensemble Radha.

Stone Inscription

A sandstone message fitting in to the phase of Maharaja Marjit also found there.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

The atmosphere of Manipur is mostly prejudiced through the geography of this mountainous area which explains the natural features of Manipur. Having an altitude of 790 meters, Manipur is lodged amid hills on all parts. This northeastern angle of India enjoys usually friendly weather; however the winter time could be a little frosty. The highest heat in the summer period is 32 degree C. In wintry weather the heat frequently falls under zero, getting iciness. Blizzard occasionally falls in several mountainous regions owing to the Western Commotion. January is the coolest month, and July is the hottest month of the year. The best time to visit the area, in conditions of atmosphere, is in between October and February, when the climate conditions ruins brilliant and clear exclusive of the sun being too burning.

The best time to tourism in Manipur is in the months of October to May when the climate is enjoyable and sun-drenched.

Accomodation

Hotel Krishtina

One can get accommodation with sufficient space and recent facilities. Twofold room with T.V. facility is obtainable on RS. 350 room tax on each day and 3 bedrooms with T.V. could be afforded at RS. 450 room charge for each day.

Address:

Near ICTV Office
Imphal, Manipur
India

Hotel Prince

Located in Imphal, the capital metropolis of Manipur Hotel Prince offers solo room at RS. 200 room charge for each day and dual room at RS. 300 room charge for each day.

Address:

Thangal Bazar, Imphal
Manipur, India

Hotel White palace

This hotel offer special grouping of rooms similar to single luxurious, single VIP, dual luxurious, double VIP and double VIP set on very small charges.

Address:

113,
M.G. Avenue,
Imphal, Manipur
India

Timings and Tickets

Timings: Visiting timings to Kangla Fort is 8 am to 6 pm.
Tickets: Free Entry

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