Kangla Fort

KANGLA FORT The seat of Manipur's power till 1891, historical embodiment of Manipuri Rulers and the people of Manipur, Kangla has a special place in the hearts and minds of the people of Manipuri people. The literal meaning of Kangla is Dry Land and it is a part of the Meitei language. This ancient capital of Manipur is situated in the centre of the city of Imphal. Since the time of Pakhangba the fort is talked about in 'Cheitharol Kummaba'. During earlier times the fort was on both sides of River Imphal but now only its remains are left on the western edge of the river bank. Now known as a historical and archaeological site it is still dotted with several shrines that are still revered by the locals and people of the adjoining Northeast states.

History
The fort was the tradition seat of the kingly governance that was there from the rule of the legendary God-king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba in 33A.D to Maharaj Kulachandra in 1891 A.D. Once the home of the Manipuri royals, the fort was soon overrun by the British and later the Assam Rifles. As we are moving ahead in years, the significance of the place has slowly been eroded.