Shaheed Minar, Manipur
Manipur's Shaheed Minar (Martyr’s Gate) is located in the heart of the city of Imphal. The 26 feet tall monument stands inside the Bir Tikendrajit Park and it was built in the honor of the sacrifices made by the gallant soldiers of the Manipur Army, who fought valiantly against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri War that took place in April 1891.
The monument consists of three tall vertical towers that join together towards the top of the monument where three Kanglashas (a lion-like Dragon God worshipped in Manipur) are placed on the top of the tower. The monument is adorned with the carvings of Prince Bir Tikendrajit & General Thangal who were hanged at the very spot in front of a huge public gathering on 13th August 1891 where nearly 800 women of Manipur gathered at the place wearing white attire to show their solidarity & respect to the Prince and the General.
The Bir Tikendrajit park was inaugurated on 2nd of October, 1976 and is situated in Poana Bazaar, Imphal, Manipur (India).
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