1. The Manipuri Polity in Historical Setting Ethnic Structure, Culture and Religion, Political Evolution 2. Manipur at the End of the Kuki Insurgency: 1917-19 Immediate Causes Punitive Measures The Nemises of Local Maladministration Ensuring Political and Administrative Reforms 3. Naga Unrest: I. Jadonang's Movement Problems Possed by Jadonang Ramifications of the Jadonang Cult The Trial and Execution of Jadonang 4. Naga Unrest: 11. Gaidinliu's Movement, 1932-33 Contentment of Gaidinliu's Movement The End of Gaidinliu Myth The Release of Gaidinliu under Political Pressure 5. The Problem of Accession to the Proposed Indian Federation, 1935-39 Manipur's Condition for Accession Negotiations Cut Short by World War II 6. The Women's Bazar Agitation, 1939-41 The Background Political Repercussions Administrative Remedies and Reforms 7. The Abortive Plan of a 'Purbachal Pradesh', 1948 Origins Causes of Failure 8. The Movement for Responsible Government 1946-49 Early Demands The Era of Political Factionalism Negotiations for Congress Unity Satyagraha against the Maharaja 9. Manipur's Integration with the Indian Union: 1949 Prelude Impediments Manipur's Accession Achieved 10. Conclusion Appendices 1 Rules for the Management of the State of Manipur, 1916 II. The Government of India Act, 1935 III. The Manipur State Constitution Act, 1947 N. The Manipur State Hill Peoples (Administration) Regulation, 1947 V. Rules for the Administration of Manipur State, 1947 VI. Proclamation of His Highness Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh on the Inaugural Function of the First Manipur State Assembly on October 18, 1948 VII. Manipur Merger Agreement Bibliography Index