Unwavering the Essence of Manipuri Women: The Movement of 1904 & 1939

The Anglo-Manipur war of 1891 annexed Manipur kingdom to the British India. This annexation process led to the adoption of several new administrative norms in the state. However, the social and the economic life of the people were greatly affected by the new norms. In fact, it was considered as an evil act by the then population. Many anti-British agitations began to organise by common folks from time to time during the colonial period. From among such agitations two unique movements came forward in 1909 & 1939 that is led by women folks only. These movements stand out uniquely from the women movements of other parts of the British India in terms of their role and objective difference.