Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Aug 13 2016 9:46PM Rich tributes offered to patriots in ManipurImphal, Aug 13 (UNI) Patriots day was observed in Manipur to pay tributes to those who laid down their lives fighting for their motherland against British Empire in 1891. Following the Anglo Manipur War of 1891 five persons Prince Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Pukhrambam Kajao, Subedar Niranjan and Chirai Naga were hanged . Prince Tikendrajit and Thangal General were hanged on August 13 and the other three on different dates. The then Manipur King and large numbers of people were exiled from Manipur.Every year this day is observed as patriots day. The event began at dawn with offering of floral tributes at Hicham Yaicham Pat here where the last rites of Prince Tikendrajit was held. Floral tributes were also offered at Thangal temple complex.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Rich tributes offered to patriots in Manipur