Any history of Manipur must necessarily begin by stating ... Around this time, the sport of Sagol Kangjei or Polo finds mention in the royal chronicle Chaitharol-Kumbaba. Coins were also issued ...

Manipur, the birthplace of polo and a land celebrated for its rich cultural and cinematic heritage is set to host the 2nd edition of the Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival (EIIFF).

Polo in India dates back to the Mughal era, where it was known as chaugan. The British Cavalry Regiment and tea planters in Manipur formalised its modern version in the 1860s and by the late 19th ...