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Case Studies on the Impact of Colonialism on Manipur’s Tribals



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Salam Irene

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DOI:10.17265/2328-2134/2025.01.004

Manipur University, Imphal, India

The establishment of British Colonial Administration in Manipur in 1891, have far-reaching effects on changes in the lives of the tribals of Manipur. This change was facilitated and augmented by the partnership of the colonists with the Christian missionaries, the latter’s arrival coinciding with the establishment of colonial rule. The British colonists required the help of the missionaries in establishing control over the tribals. The missionary in turn accepted grants, state endowments, and official government appointments from the colonists. This made them subservient to the colonial officers. The colonists also wanted the missionaries to facilitate the spread of modern education as the missionaries did as they believed that in order to read and understand the Gospel, a person needs to be educated. The impact of Colonialism on the lives of the tribals is show-cased in the lives and careers of two remarkable tribal gentlemen viz. Mr. T. C. Tiankham and Maj. Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who like the colonists were a part of history in the making.

colonist, Christian missionaries, modern education, impact, values

Salam Irene. (2025). Case Studies on the Impact of Colonialism on Manipur’s Tribals. International Relations and Diplomacy, Jan.-Feb. 2025, Vol. 13, No. 1, 28-37.