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Who among the following was the key leader of the Khongjom War (1891) against British annexation of Manipur?

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The correct answer is
Tikendrajit Singh commanded the Manipuri army and was later executed.

Khongjom War Leader Identification

The question asks to identify the key leader of the Khongjom War in 1891. This war was fought against the British during their annexation of Manipur.

Analysis of Options

  • Option 1 correctly identifies Tikendrajit Singh as the commander of the Manipuri army during the Khongjom War and notes his subsequent execution.
  • Option 2 refers to Rani Gaidinliu, a prominent Naga freedom fighter, whose activism occurred much later (post-1930s) and in different regions.
  • Option 3 mentions U Kiang Nangbah, who led resistance in the Jaintia Hills against colonial rule, a different region and context.
  • Option 4 discusses Veer Surendra Sai, a famous freedom fighter from Sambalpur, Odisha, involved in resisting the British much earlier and in a different part of India.

Conclusion on Khongjom War Leadership

Based on historical records, Tikendrajit Singh was the central figure commanding the Manipuri forces against the British invasion, making him the key leader of the Khongjom War.

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