Who among the following was the key leader of the Khongjom War (1891) against British annexation of Manipur?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tikendrajit Singh.
Tikendrajit Singh, the prince of Manipur, was the commander of the Manipuri army during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 (which included the Battle of Khongjom).
He led a fierce resistance against British annexation efforts following a coup in the royal palace. After the British eventually captured Imphal, he was tried for waging war against the Empress of India and was executed on August 13, 1891, a day now observed as Patriots' Day in Manipur.