Music/Songs
This legendary singer is known as the pioneer of modern Manipuri music and sang classics like Eigi Nupi.
Who is Nongmaithem Pahari?
This freedom fighter was hanged by the British in 1891 alongside General Thangal.
Who is Bir Tikendrajit?
The Shirui Lily blooms only on one specific peak in Manipur.
What is Shirui Kashong Peak?
This dance festival reenacts the divine love between Radha and Krishna but was originally inspired by a royal dream.
What is Ras Lila?
This Manipuri woman won India's first individual Olympic medal in boxing.
Who is Mary Kom?
This folk musical storytelling tradition narrates the love story of Khamba and Thoibi.
What is Moirang Sai?
This Manipuri king led the kingdom during the Anglo-Manipur War.
Who is Kulachandra Singh?
This cave in Ukhrul District is believed to be one of the longest limestone caves in India.
What is Khangkhui Cave?
The sequence of dances performed by the Maibis depicting the creation of life is collectively known by this name.
What is Laibou Jagoi?
In traditional Sagol Kangjei, players use this indigenous bamboo-root mallet instead of the modern polo mallet.
What is the Kanghu?
Before becoming famous as a solo artist, this singer was the lead vocalist of the band The Eastern Dark.
Rewben Mashangva?
This British officer was assassinated during the Anglo-Manipur War, leading to a military expedition against Manipur.
Who is Frank Grimwood?
This pass connected the Imphal Valley with Upper Burma and was strategically important during World War II.
What is Tamu Pass (Moreh–Tamu route)?
This UNESCO-recognized cultural tradition combines drumming, dance, and devotional singing.
What is Meitei Sankirtana?
Mukna competitors traditionally wear this cloth belt during matches.
What is the Ningri?
This was the first full-length Manipuri feature film, released in 1972, whose soundtrack marked a turning point in Manipuri cinema.
What is Matamgi Manipur?
This king introduced Vaishnavism into Manipur during the early eighteenth century.
Who is Pamheiba (Garib Niwaz)?
This mountain is the highest peak in Manipur.
What is Mount Iso (Tempu)?
The Ras Lila has five principal forms. Name any two.
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In Yubi Lakpi, the coconut symbolizes this object from ancient Meitei royal tradition.
What is the head of an enemy warrior? (This is a traditional interpretation associated with the ceremonial origins of the game.)
This film won the Grand Prix at the Festival des Trois Continents in France and introduced Manipuri music to many international audiences.
What is Imagi Ningthem?
This Manipuri king spent years in exile in Cachar before reclaiming his throne with British assistance.
Who is Gambhir Singh?
The source of the Imphal River lies in this district.
What is Senapati District?
The sacred fire maintained in every traditional Meitei household is called this.
What is Phunga?
Among the indigenous sports of Manipur, this is the only one officially recognized as a martial art by the Government of India.
What is Thang-Ta?