LEGEND OF NEPRA MAJOR LIVES ON:
Today is the 19th March, the 150th Death Anniversary of Nepra Major, one of Manipur’s greatest 19th Century patriots whose bravery saved the life of Maharaj Chandrakirti was commemorated today at Sagolband Nepra Major Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.
Nepra Major was called Tumbra Sing and he died in 1867. Manipur’s legendary Thangal General was his successor and Nepra Major was part of the legendary Manipur Levy and was Khwai Pana Leader and one of only 8 majors in Manipur forces to to be appointed.
We are at cusp of history where we need to remember our past to safeguard our present and strengthen our future. Ojha Arambam Lokendra was Keynote Speaker at event today. Nepra Major was our great great grandfather. We will continue his legacy to build a stronger better Manipur.
Source: Binalakshmi Nepram
