Ancient Manipur finds mention in Hindu epics like the Mahabharata under the name Meitrabak.
Meitrabak is the ancient name of Manipur, a state in northeastern India. The name Meitrabak is derived from the Meitei language and means “land of the Meiteis”. The Meiteis are the indigenous people of Manipur and are believed to have migrated to the region from the Indo-Gangetic plains in the 1st century AD.
The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of the Kurukshetra War. The poem is believed to have been composed over a period of several centuries and is one of the longest epic poems in the world. The Mahabharata mentions Manipur several times and refers to it as Meitrabak.
In the Mahabharata, Meitrabak is described as a land of great beauty and prosperity. The poem also mentions that the people of Meitrabak were skilled warriors and archers. The Mahabharata’s mention of Meitrabak is evidence of the state’s long and rich history.
The other options are incorrect. Kangleipak is the modern name of Manipur. Gandhara is an ancient region in what is now Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kamrupa is an ancient region in what is now Assam, India.