Khongjom War Memorial Complex is a historical war memorial site of Anglo-Manipur War at Khongjom, Thoubal district of Manipur. The complex houses the world's tallest sword statue, which symbolizes the valor and courage of the freedom fighters of Manipur, who fought against the three sides of British attack, from Kohima, Silchar and Myanmar in the 23rd April, 1891.
The memorial site is one of the major tourist attractions in the entire North East India for the place being historically significant in the British history. This is also the last battle the Kingdom of Manipur fought a war as an independent kingdom.
General Graham C.B. General Collet declared war against Manipur on 31st of March 1891. By the first week of April, three columns of troops march towards Imphal from three different direction i.e. Kohima, Silchar and Tamu. Kohima column was commanded by Brigadier General Graham C.B. General Collet was given the overall command of the whole operation.
Today, the place is a major tourist attraction in Manipur. The government of Manipur is renovating the area with a complete makeover of the whole area to make more attractive and preserve the historical value.
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