II World war battle field at Mapao Hills

DDK IMPHAL PRESENTS CALL OF THE WILD

A TRIP TO EXCAVATION OF II WORLD WAR BATTLE FIELD AT MAPAO HILLS


Y. Rajeshwor Singh
Co-Founder, II World War Campaign Foundation Imphal.

Nicci Smith
Reporter, Sunday Times London

Interviewer : K. Jeshmi
Presenter : K. Pamchuiwon

Producer : Assurance Raikhan





MAPAO AT A GLANCE:

Mapao is one of the oldest villages in Manipur. The same history is found in the MEITEI NINGTHAUROL. During the reign of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba 33 AD - 150 AD) Mapao village had existed by then. The meaning of Mapao has been derived from the word "Pao-hanching" (Information hill). As there was a close relationship between the Meitei Maharaja and the villagers of Mapao, there was frequent exchange of messages between them.

During the World War II, it became a great battlefield as it was a convenient place for warfare. The old road alignments constructed by the Britishers during the war are still there till date and can be seen from the present Mapao Zingsho. One can also get a scenic view of Koubru range in the north, Imphal valley in the south, Pangei, Sainik, Sambei, Chingkhu, Tangkham Khundrakpam, Yumnam Khunou, Sawombung in the south east and Sekmai, Leimakhong, Kanglatongbi, Motbung in the west.The Altitude of Mapao hill is 1181 mtrs above MSL.

Source : Manipur Tourism Department.