Editing Imphal (section)

==Tourist attractions==
{{Main|Tourist attractions in Manipur}}Imphal offers sites of religious and historical importance within and around the city. [[Kangla Palace]] (also known as Kangla Fort) is on the banks of the [[Imphal River]]. ''Kangla'' means "dry land" in the [[Meitei language]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=Kangla Gate of Manipur being built at IGRMS |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/state-editions/kangla-gate-of-manipur-being-built-at-igrms.html |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref> It was the palace of King [[Pakhangba]], and has religious significance with multiple temples present within the complex.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's who 1891 of Manipur state archives |url=http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|access-date=19 October 2020|website=archivesmanipur.nic.in|url-status=live|archive-date=19 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119094649/http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm}}</ref> It is also significant in Manipur's history with the British.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's who 1891 of Manipur state archives |url=http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|access-date=19 October 2020|website=archivesmanipur.nic.in|archive-date=19 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119094649/http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Bihu Loukon]] is an ancient star-shaped fort made of mud situated in Maklang, [[Imphal West District]]. It was discovered in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Imphal Free|title=Ancient star shaped mud fort discovered at Maklang, Manipur – KanglaOnline|date=3 March 2013 |url=http://kanglaonline.com/2013/03/ancient-star-shaped-mud-fort-discovered-at-maklang/|access-date=19 October 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=25 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925055356/http://kanglaonline.com/2013/03/ancient-star-shaped-mud-fort-discovered-at-maklang/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple]] is religious site important to both the local religion, [[Sanamahism]], and to Hinduism. The temple is noted for its annual Durga Puja festival.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Jitendra |title=Thousands of devotees throng Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple on the day of Bor on second day of Durga Puja Festival - Impact TV - The Official Website|url=https://impacttv.in/breaking-news/item/821-thousands-of-devotees-throng-hiyangthang-lairembi-temple-on-the-day-of-bor-on-second-day-of-durga-puja-festival|access-date=19 October 2020|website=impacttv.in|language=en-gb|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024033749/https://impacttv.in/breaking-news/item/821-thousands-of-devotees-throng-hiyangthang-lairembi-temple-on-the-day-of-bor-on-second-day-of-durga-puja-festival|url-status=live}}</ref>

India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills is located {{cvt|12|km}} south of Imphal. The place was the scene of action and the theatre of the battle that took place between the British Army and the Japanese Forces<ref>{{Cite web|author=William|title=May 10, 1942: first bomb hit Imphal in World War 2|date=10 May 2017 |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/8456-may-10-1942-first-bomb-hit-imphal-in-world-war-2|access-date=6 January 2021|archive-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517015011/http://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/8456-may-10-1942-first-bomb-hit-imphal-in-world-war-2|url-status=live}}</ref> fighting alongside the [[Indian National Army]] in [[World War II]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Milaap|date=27 August 2019|title=Footprints of the Past: A Visit To India Peace Memorial |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/blog/india-peace-memorial-imphal-manipur/|access-date=19 October 2020|publisher=SheThePeople TV |language=en-US|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023170139/https://www.shethepeople.tv/blog/india-peace-memorial-imphal-manipur/|url-status=live}}</ref> Red Hill has now become a tourist attraction since the Japanese war veterans constructed a monument at the foot of this hill.<ref>{{Cite web|last=bureau|first=Odisha Diary|date=26 January 2018|title=The India Peace Memorial at Lokpaching, Imphal|url=https://orissadiary.com/india-peace-memorial-lokpaching-imphal/|access-date=19 October 2020|website=Odisha Breaking News {{!}} Odisha News {{!}} Latest Odisha News{{!}} Odisha Diary|language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020121641/https://orissadiary.com/india-peace-memorial-lokpaching-imphal/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Imphal War Cemetery]] remembers Indian and British soldiers who fought and died in 1944 during World War II and is managed by the [[Commonwealth War Graves Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cemetery Details {{!}} CWGC |url=https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2064600/imphal-war-cemetery/|access-date=19 October 2020|website=www.cwgc.org |url-status=live|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021132518/https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2064600/imphal-war-cemetery/}}</ref>

Imphal is also home to the largest all women run market in Asia, called the [[Ima Market|Ima Keithel]] (Mothers' Market).<ref>{{Cite web|title=3-storey market building coming up at Pureiromba Keithel in Imphal|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/3-storey-market-building-coming-up-at-pureiromba-keithel-in-imphal.html|access-date=19 October 2020|website=NORTHEAST NOW|date=30 December 2019 |language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020112911/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/3-storey-market-building-coming-up-at-pureiromba-keithel-in-imphal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000–6,000 women [[vendor]]s who sell a variety of products.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Incredible India {{!}} Ima Keithel/ Ima Market/ Khwairamband Bazar|url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/imphal/ima-keithel--ima-market--khwairamband-bazar.html|access-date=19 October 2020|website=www.incredibleindia.org|archive-date=2 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802205300/https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/imphal/ima-keithel--ima-market--khwairamband-bazar.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakravarty|first=Ipsita|title=The earthquake has damaged a nerve centre of life in Manipur: the Ima Keithel or Mother's Market|url=http://scroll.in/article/801410/the-earthquake-has-damaged-a-nerve-centre-of-life-in-manipur-the-ima-keithel-or-mothers-market|access-date=19 October 2020|website=Scroll.in|date=6 January 2016 |language=en-US|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023005813/https://scroll.in/article/801410/the-earthquake-has-damaged-a-nerve-centre-of-life-in-manipur-the-ima-keithel-or-mothers-market|url-status=live}}</ref>

[https://manipurtourism.gov.in/imphal-city-surrounding-areas/ Nupi Lal Memorial Complex] is a tribute to the courageous Manipuri women, who sacrificed their lives fighting for justice against the British on 12 December 1939.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nupi Lal Memorial Complex - tribute to the courageous Manipuri women, who sacrificed their lives fighting for justice against the British on 12 December 1939 |url=https://imphalwest.nic.in/tourist-place/nupi-lal-memorial-complex/}}</ref> The Nupi Lal is considered to be one of the most important events in Manipuri history, and it is a symbol of the strength and courage of Manipuri women.

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File:Uttra sanglen.jpg|A pair of [[Kangla Sha]] dragons at [[Kangla Fort]]
File:Kangla Fort Complex, Imphal (135).jpeg|Bamboo huts in [[Kangla Fort]] complex
File:Kangla Fort Complex, Imphal (18).jpeg|Ruins of Kangla Fort
File:Kangla Fort Complex, Imphal (216).jpeg|Kangla Museum houses
File:Kangla 3.jpg|Kangla Fort Complex
File:Bihu_Loukon_-_Starfort.jpg|[[Bihu Loukon]] aerial view
File:Imphal War cemetery.jpg|alt=Cemetery with trees and monuments at ground level|Imphal War Cemetery
File:Imphal, Manipur (84).jpeg|alt=Market, seen from above, with colourful textiles|Women's Market (''Ima Keithel'')
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