Kangla

The Palace of Kangla (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) was the earliest known fortified capital city of Ancient Manipur.^[1] It served as the seat of administration of the rulers of many dynasties, right from the reign of Emperor Tangja Leela Pakhangba in 1445 BC (15th century BC),^[2] though significant advanced developments belonged to the post periods of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba (33 AD - 153 AD).^[3]^[4]^[5]

Layout

Layout of the citadel of Kangla, the ancient capital city of Manipur

Gallery

Kangla Media

Guide map of the Kangla displayed to the public
A tree of Koubilla (Grevillea robusta) species growing inside the Kangla
The Kangla Gate- west entrance to the Kangla Fort
Northern view of the Statues of Kanglasha, the Meitei mythical Dragon Lion God, located inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal
Southwestern view of the Kangla Uttra Shanglen, the religious office building of Sanamahism, inside the Kangla fort in Imphal
Southern gateway to the citadel of the Kangla fort in Imphal
Manung Kangjeibung - the Polo Ground of the Meitei royalties, located inside the Kangla fort in Imphal
Manung Thangapat - the Inner Moat of the Kangla Fort in Imphal
Statue of Maharaja Nara Singh in front of the Western Entrance to the Kangla fort in Imphal