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Geography
Overviews are found in R.K. Jhalajit Singh, Manipur (1975); and Rabindra Pratap Singh, Geography of Manipur (1982). S.A. Ansari, Some Aspects of the Geography of Manipur (1985), is a collection of essays on the physical environment, regions, and the economy.
S.A. Ansari, Manipur: Tribal Demography and Socio-economic Development (1991), explores change among a tribal group; while Gulab Khan Gori, Changing Phase of Tribal Area of Manipur (1984), examines general aspects of development there.
History
Historical surveys include R.K. Jhalajit Singh, A Short History of Manipur, 2nd ed. (1992); and Naorem Joykumar Singh, Colonialism to Democracy: A History of Manipur, 1819–1972 (2002). Social and political history is discussed in Bimal J. Dev and Dilip K. Lahiri, Manipur: Culture and Politics (1986); and Chander Sheikhar Panchani, Manipur: Religion, Culture, and Society (1987).
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Mentioned that president's rule ended in February 2026. | Feb 10, 2026 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised and updated. | Nov 12, 2025 | ||
| Modified link of Web site: MapsofIndia.com - Manipur, India. | Jul 03, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: MapsofIndia.com - Manipur, India. | May 08, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Manipur, India. | Mar 30, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of Manipur, India. | Oct 26, 2022 | ||
| Corrected the date of its attainment of statehood status to January 21, 1972. | Aug 19, 2022 | ||
| In the Government and society section, updated the constitutional framework. | Jul 17, 2020 | ||
| Add new Web site: India Video - Manipur. | Jun 04, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: Know India - Manipur. | Jun 04, 2019 | ||
| Corrected display issue. | Jul 19, 2018 | ||
| Number of administrative districts in Manipur changed from eight to nine. | Jan 11, 2017 | ||
| Changed spelling of "Meithei" to "Meitei," added the alternate spelling "Meetei," and added cross-references. |
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Mar 13, 2015 | |
| Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Manipur, India. | Apr 04, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Manipur, Indian State. | Apr 04, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of Tourism Department, Goverment of Manipur, India. | Apr 04, 2014 | ||
| Media added. | Oct 12, 2009 | ||
| Geography section of article revised and updated. | Apr 30, 2009 | ||
| Bibliography revised. | Apr 30, 2009 | ||
| History section of article revised and updated. | Apr 30, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Official Site of Manipur. | Jul 17, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 26, 1999 |
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