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Why was the 1762 treaty between Raja Jai Singh and the British important for Manipur?
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The largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, Loktak Lake is known for its numerous phumdis, or floating islands with vegetation.
The 1762 treaty between Raja Jai Singh and the British was a significant historical milestone for Manipur because it was specifically concluded to secure military assistance to repel an invasion of Burmans from Myanmar (Burma). This agreement marked an important period in the state's recent history, establishing an early diplomatic connection that would later influence the region's political landscape.12