About 40 km from Imphal, Khongjom War Memorial complex in Thoubal district of Manipur is a historically significant site where the greatest of battle of Anglo-Manipur War was fought in 1891.

The war memorial complex was developed commemorating the sacrifices of Manipuri warriors who fought against the British Imperialists. Every year, on April 23, the Khongjom Day is celebrated. Martyrs of Anglo-Manipur war  are being paid homage. 

Khongjom was hallowed ground on which the last battle on Indian soil was fought in 1891 against British Imperialists who won the battle.

Manipur became the last nation in the Indian Sub-continent to come under the British Empire after the battle. 

The British annexation of princely states that began with the Battle of Plassey in 1757 ended with the Battle of Khongjom.

Khongjom Day has immense significance for the people of Manipur. On April 23, 1891, a battle for Manipur’s freedom was fought, after which it became the last princely state in the Indian sub-continent to come under the British Empire. The war lasted between 31 March and 27 April 1891 and ended in a British victory.

Key Takeaways

• Khongjom War Memorial complex is in Thoubal district of Manipur.
• War Memorial complex is about 40 km from Imphal.
• Manipur became the last nation in the Indian Sub-continent to come under the British Empire after the battle. 
• The British annexation of princely states that began with the Battle of Plassey in 1757 ended with the Battle of Khongjom in 1891.