One of the important sites of historical and archaeological value in the region, being identified as the site of the old palace and fortress of Manipur.
	A long line of Manipur Kings, starting from the mythical God-king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba in 33 A. D. upto Maharaj Kulachandra in 1891 A. D. ruled the Country from Kangla.
	It is believed that a dynasty of the Khaba clan ruled at Kangla before Nongda lairen Pakhangba ascended the throne at Kangla.
	Another belief is that subsequent kings belonging to the Ningthouja principality, who ruled at Kangla, subjugated the other principalities of Khuman, Luwang, Angom, Moirang, Khaba, etc. and gradually solidified the country through exercise of political and military dominance over these principalities by 17th century A.D.
	Consequent to the defeat of the Manipuris in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, Kangla was occupied by the British imperialist force.
	During British colonial period, Kangla was known as the Manipur Fort.
	A battalion of the 4 Assam Rifles was stationed at Kangla during British rule. Today, Kangla is occupied by the 30 Assam Rifles.
	The entire area of the Kangla, including the outer moat and Kekrupat, measuring 236.84 acres was declared as protected by the State Govt. in 1992 under the provision of "The Manipur Ancient & Historical Monument & Archaeological Sites & Remains Act 1976". The area in its totality is also generally referred as the Kangla Fort.