When and where was the Tricolour hoisted for first time on Indian mainland?
The Indian National Army (INA), led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, made Moirang its headquarters during World War II.
Moirang is a town in Manipur, known for the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
Moirang is a town in Manipur, known for the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
The Indian flag was first hoisted on the Indian mainland in Moirang on April 14, 1944.
The Indian flag was first hoisted on the Indian mainland in Moirang on April 14, 1944.
Colonel Shaukat Malik of the INA hoisted the Tricolour with the support of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh.
Colonel Shaukat Malik of the INA hoisted the Tricolour with the support of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh.
Moirang was significant during World War II as it was involved in the Battle of Imphal and Kohima, which was a turning point in World War II in South-East Asia.
Moirang was significant during World War II as it was involved in the Battle of Imphal and Kohima, which was a turning point in World War II in South-East Asia.
The INA and the Japanese army suffered heavy losses during the battles, leading to their retreat into Burma.
The INA and the Japanese army suffered heavy losses during the battles, leading to their retreat into Burma.
The Battle of Imphal was later voted as Britain's Greatest Battle in a 2013 poll.
The Battle of Imphal was later voted as Britain's Greatest Battle in a 2013 poll.
Moirang is also known for the ancient Meitei epic legend of Khamba and Thoibi.
Moirang is also known for the ancient Meitei epic legend of Khamba and Thoibi.
The INA War Museum in Moirang commemorates the historic event of the Tricolour being hoisted on Indian soil.
The INA War Museum in Moirang commemorates the historic event of the Tricolour being hoisted on Indian soil.