Funga Wari

      A long time ago, in the lush green hills of Manipur , there lived a fearless warrior named Paona Brajabashi . Born in 1833, he was known for his loyalty, courage, and deep love for his motherland. From a young age, Paona trained as a soldier and grew up with a strong sense of duty towards his kingdom. Back then, Manipur was a small but proud kingdom, trying to maintain its independence while the mighty British Empire was expanding its control across India. The British wanted Manipur under their rule, but the Manipuris were not ready to bow down without a fight. In 1891 , a major clash known as the Anglo-Manipur War broke out. Paona, now a seasoned commander, led a battalion of Manipuri soldiers at the battle of Khongjom , one of the fiercest battles in Manipur’s history. The British forces were larger and had more advanced weapons, but Paona and his men stood their ground bravely. As the battle raged on, many of his fellow soldiers fell, but Paona kept fig...

       Long ago, in the ancient land of Moirang , a kingdom filled with lush hills, sacred lakes, and divine traditions, lived a young man named Khamba . Orphaned as a child, he was raised by his loving sister Khamnu . They lived a simple life, often struggling for food, but filled with love and strong values. Unknown to many, Khamba was actually of royal blood—his father was a great warrior who died in battle. But the boy grew up hidden, in poverty, unaware of the grand destiny that awaited him. Not far away, in the palace of Moirang, lived Princess Thoibi , the daughter of Prince Chingkhu Akhuba . She was known far and wide for her beauty and charm, but even more for her wisdom, bravery, and independent spirit. Though born into royalty, she was no ordinary princess—she listened to her heart, not just the rules of the court. One day, during a grand festival called Lai Haraoba , where people celebrated the gods with music and dance, fate brought Khamba and Thoibi f...