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Khongjom

The 1891 war memorial.

War memorial landscape, representative of Khongjom
Khongjom, Manipur
Commemorates
The 1891 Anglo-Manipur War
From Imphal
About 36km
Observance
April 23 (Khongjom Day)

Khongjom commemorates the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War’s last stand: the memorial complex on Kheba hillock honours Paona Brajabashi and the Manipuri soldiers who fought the British column on the Imphal-Moreh road. April 23 is observed each year.

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Khongjom at a glance

What is Khongjom?

The 1891 battlefield and memorial, Manipur’s proudest chapter of resistance.

When to go

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Nearby

Close enough to combine

Things to do

What you're here for

Kheba hillock

The battlefield slope with its memorial stupa.

Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26

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