Today marks the 107th anniversary of the Kuki Rising (1917-1919), a historic resistance against British colonial rule. Led by prominent Kuki chieftains such as Pu Chengjapao Doungel of Aisan, Pu Lhukhomang Haokip of Chassad, Pu Tintong Haokip of Laijang, and others, this uprising was a defense of our freedom and territory. Many were imprisoned for their bravery, including Pu Khotinthang Sitlhou, Pu Pakang Haokip, Pu Heljashon, Pu Ngulkhup, and more, who served sentences in Sadiya and Taungyi Jails.
The Kuki Rising remains a testament to the indomitable spirit of our people. Despite near starvation and brutal colonial tactics, the chiefs fought valiantly for their land and their people. Let us honor their courage as we remember this momentous chapter in our history.
The Meitei claim that there was no Anglo-Kuki War in Manipur is technically correct, as Manipur at the time only encompassed the Valley, which constitutes just 10% of the state's total area, while the Kuki-dominated Hill areas, covering 90%, were not part of this definition.
The Kukis fought the Anglo-Kuki War in defense of their land and freedom within their independent Hill Country, which was separate from Manipur. The current map of Manipur was drawn in 1938, 21 years after the Anglo-Kuki War. Manipur itself became part of India only on September 21, 1949, 32 years after the war, and attained full statehood on January 21, 1972, 55 years after the Anglo-Kuki War had already marked its Golden Jubilee.
This timeline clearly demonstrates that the Kuki Independent Hill Country was never historically a part of Manipur.
From Young Kuki
© Kukiland WC
The Kuki Rising remains a testament to the indomitable spirit of our people. Despite near starvation and brutal colonial tactics, the chiefs fought valiantly for their land and their people. Let us honor their courage as we remember this momentous chapter in our history.
The Meitei claim that there was no Anglo-Kuki War in Manipur is technically correct, as Manipur at the time only encompassed the Valley, which constitutes just 10% of the state's total area, while the Kuki-dominated Hill areas, covering 90%, were not part of this definition.
The Kukis fought the Anglo-Kuki War in defense of their land and freedom within their independent Hill Country, which was separate from Manipur. The current map of Manipur was drawn in 1938, 21 years after the Anglo-Kuki War. Manipur itself became part of India only on September 21, 1949, 32 years after the war, and attained full statehood on January 21, 1972, 55 years after the Anglo-Kuki War had already marked its Golden Jubilee.
This timeline clearly demonstrates that the Kuki Independent Hill Country was never historically a part of Manipur.
From Young Kuki
© Kukiland WC
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