Framing Ancient History of Manipur I Wangam Somorjit I Kihomrol

Описание: A brief note on the talk: To study the ancient history of Manipur, we need to focus on three main areas in parellel: 1) trade routes (especially the southern silk route), 2) archaeological evidence, and 3) literaly sources. This framework is not final or fixed. However, these areas provide a foundational structure, while we can also explore other topics, such as language, polo, ritual songs, and more. This lecture will provide an overview of the these three mentioned areas.

Wangam Somorjit is the author of Manipur: The Forgotten Nation of Southeast Asia (2016) and The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs: From 1666 CE to 1850 CE (2010). He is the Founder and Director of the Advanced Research Consortium Library and Archives (ARCLA), Imphal. In addition, he serves as the Sub-Editor of NE Scholar Magazine and contributes regularly as a columnist for The Sanaleibak. Somorjit has published more than 12 articles and approximately 40 op-ed pieces in Manipuri on topics such as Indigenous religion, history, multispecies studies, postcolonialism, and performance studies.

Kihomrol is a colloquium series managed by KIHOM. It aims to build an academic eco-system among scholars, intellectuals, and researchers with the students of Manipur. Additionally, it serves as a platform for young researchers and scholars to present their works. For any detail, kindly reach out to us at [email protected] or +917629027144.