India, Dec. 29 -- A book titled "Colonial Records of the Kukis Raids in Manipur and Their Impact," written and compiled by Yumnam Rajeshwor, was released by retired IAS officer Dr. Rajkumar Nimai at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal, on Sunday.

Speaking at the event, Yumnam Rajeshwor stated that the book was published after gathering important information related to Manipur from the National Archives in New Delhi.

He mentioned that there are about 7,000 files related to Manipur at the National Archives.

Emphasizing that history cannot be altered, the author further said that the book, based on documents available at the National Archives, is not meant to challenge any community.

During the function, Dr. Oinam Daniel and Dr. Michael Samje...