Senapati, Manipur
Town in Northeast India, India
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Senapati (Meitei pronunciation:/se.na.pə.ti/[a][1]), known locally as Tahamzam, is the district headquarters of Senapati district in the Indian state of Manipur.
Senapati
Tahamzam | |
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Tahamzam, Senapati | |
 Interactive map of Senapati | |
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| Coordinates: 25.2712°N 94.0274°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Senapati District |
| Area | |
• Total | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | Meitei (officially called Manipuri)[a][1] |
| • Regional | Maram Poumai Mao Thangal Zeme |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795106 |
| Telephone code | 3871 |
| Vehicle registration | MN-08[2] |
Etymology
Senapati is named after Tikendrajit Singh, a member of the royal family of Manipur. He was also the Senapati or "Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Army". During British invasion in the state, Tikendrajit Singh fought bravely but was later captured and publicly hanged. Senapati is named after him, for fighting against the invaders.[citation needed]
The name Tahamzam originates from the Maram Naga dialect which literally means "Hill of Butterflies".[3]
Media
The Major Media in Senapati are:
Newspapers
- Hills Hornbill Express[4]
- Times of Senapati
- The Herald Today
See also
Notes
- Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the official language of Manipur. Other regional languages of different places in Manipur may either be predominantly spoken or not in their respective places but "Meitei" is always officially used.
