Prayer hall of Thangal General in Imphal, Manipur

Featured in this video is the prayer hall used by Thangal General, in Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, India. Lungthoubu Thangal, more commonly known as Thangal General is a martyr who laid down his life for Manipur, his motherland.

The Thangal General was a great warrior who fought against the British to protect his land. He along with Tikendrajit, the then prince of Manipur led the Manipuri army in the Anglo-Manipur war of 1891 but were defeated. Both were hanged by the British army on 13th August, 1891.