The British decision to establish a Manipur Levy was influenced by:

The correct answer is: a) Desire to expand their army.

The British established the Manipur Levy in 1891 to expand their army and to protect their interests in the region. The Manipur Levy was a force of Manipuri soldiers who were trained and equipped by the British. The Manipur Levy was used to suppress rebellions in Manipur and to protect the British from attacks from other Indian states.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Option b) is incorrect because the British were not afraid of a Manipuri uprising after 1857. The 1857 Indian Rebellion was a major uprising against British rule in India. The rebellion was not successful, but it did cause the British to fear future uprisings. However, there was no evidence that the British feared a Manipuri uprising after 1857.
• Option c) is incorrect because the British did not have goodwill towards Manipur. The British were interested in Manipur because of its strategic location and its resources. However, the British did not have any goodwill towards the Manipuri people.
• Option d) is incorrect because the Manipuri King did not request the establishment of the Manipur Levy. The Manipuri King was opposed to the establishment of the Manipur Levy. He believed that the Manipur Levy would be used to suppress the Manipuri people.