The Kangleipak State developed under King Loiyumba with its first written constitution in the early 12th century.

Manipur became a princely state under British rule in 1891 after the Anglo-Manipur war.

During the Second World War, Manipur was the scene of battles between Japanese and Allied forces.

Maharaja Bodhachandra signed a Treaty of Accession merging Manipur into India after the war.

Manipur was made a union territory in 1956 and a full-fledged state in 1972.

The history of Manipur is reflected through archaeological research, mythology, and written records.

The region was known by different names to its neighbors, including Cassay, Kathe, and Meklee.

Northeast India has limited archaeological research, but there are paleolithic and neolithic sites in Manipur.

The early modern period saw the rise of the Kangleipak State and the spread of Meitei Vaishnavism.

Manipur has faced various challenges in its history, including invasions, wars, and modern historiography controversies.