Kangla Palace
The Palace of Kangla is an old palace at Kangla in the Manipur. It was situated on both sides (western and eastern) of the bank of the Imphal River. But now it remains only on the western side of the bank. Only the ruins remain now. Kangla means "dry land" in old Meitei. It was the traditional seat of the past Meitei rulers of Manipur.
Read more about Kangla Palace: Introduction, Historical and Archeological Significance, Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, Holy/Sacred Places of Kangla, Important Structures of The British/Post Independence Period, Concept Development Plan (CDP) of 'Kangla' Fort Archaeological Park (KFAP), Assurances From The Government of India, 'Kangla Fort Ordinance. 2004'
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