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{{About|the various theories of the birth place of the [[polo]]}} | {{About|the various theories of the birth place of the [[polo]]}} | ||
Despite innumerable claims from various nations and kingdoms for the origin place of the world famous game of [[polo]], [[Ancient Manipur]] has the earliest history of the sports, right from 3100 BC.<ref>https://www.sportstract.com/guinness-book-of-world-records-1991-says-polo-can-be-traced-to-origins-in-manipur-state-c-3100-b-c-when-it-was-played-as-sagol-kangjei/amp/</ref><ref>https://edtimes.in/the-game-of-polo-was-born-in-manipur-before-the-britishers-influenced-it/?amp</ref><ref>https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipur-beginning-modern-polo/</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageSelector.asp?src=Manipuri_Polo&ch=manipur&sub1=Sports_and_Manipur</ref> Next to it, the earliest history is followed by that of [[Persia]] in 525 BC.<ref | Despite innumerable claims from various nations and kingdoms for the origin place of the world famous game of [[polo]], [[Ancient Manipur]] has the earliest history of the sports, right from 3100 BC.<ref name="sportstract.com">https://www.sportstract.com/guinness-book-of-world-records-1991-says-polo-can-be-traced-to-origins-in-manipur-state-c-3100-b-c-when-it-was-played-as-sagol-kangjei/amp/</ref><ref>https://edtimes.in/the-game-of-polo-was-born-in-manipur-before-the-britishers-influenced-it/?amp</ref><ref>https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipur-beginning-modern-polo/</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageSelector.asp?src=Manipuri_Polo&ch=manipur&sub1=Sports_and_Manipur</ref> Next to it, the earliest history is followed by that of [[Persia]] in 525 BC.<ref name="sportstract.com"/> | ||
[[File:Manipur Polo Players 1875.jpg|thumb|center|upright=2.5|Manipur Polo Players in 1875]] | [[File:Manipur Polo Players 1875.jpg|thumb|center|upright=2.5|Manipur Polo Players in 1875]] | ||
[[File:Traditional Polo in Manipur India.jpg|thumb|center|upright=2.5|[[Sagol Kangjei]] (Traditional Polo) in [[Manipur]], [[India]]]] | [[File:Traditional Polo in Manipur India.jpg|thumb|center|upright=2.5|[[Sagol Kangjei]] (Traditional Polo) in [[Manipur]], [[India]]]] | ||
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"[[Polo]] can be traced to origins in [[Ancient Manipur|Manipur state]] '''c. 3100 BC''', when it was played as [[Sagol Kangjei]]." | "[[Polo]] can be traced to origins in [[Ancient Manipur|Manipur state]] '''c. 3100 BC''', when it was played as [[Sagol Kangjei]]." | ||
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_[[Guinness World Records]], 1991, page no. 706.<ref | _[[Guinness World Records]], 1991, page no. 706.<ref name="sportstract.com"/> | ||
[[File:Manipur Polo.jpeg|thumb|center|upright=2.5|[[Imphal Polo Ground]], the world's oldest polo ground, in [[Manipur]].]] | [[File:Manipur Polo.jpeg|thumb|center|upright=2.5|[[Imphal Polo Ground]], the world's oldest polo ground, in [[Manipur]].]] | ||
Notably, it is worth mentioning that the [[Imphal Polo Ground]] is the oldest polo ground in the world.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/society/polos-forgotten-matriarchs/article25919688.ece/amp/</ref><ref>https://www.nativeplanet.com/imphal/attractions/polo-ground/</ref><ref>https://sportztalk.com/exploring-the-worlds-oldest-polo-ground/</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/manipur-the-place-where-polo-was-born/story-uyfQePncOT6QVn42yw0ytI_amp.html</ref><ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/amp/news/exploring-the-world-s-oldest-polo-ground.html</ref> | Notably, it is worth mentioning that the [[Imphal Polo Ground]] is the oldest polo ground in the world.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/society/polos-forgotten-matriarchs/article25919688.ece/amp/</ref><ref>https://www.nativeplanet.com/imphal/attractions/polo-ground/</ref><ref>https://sportztalk.com/exploring-the-worlds-oldest-polo-ground/</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/manipur-the-place-where-polo-was-born/story-uyfQePncOT6QVn42yw0ytI_amp.html</ref><ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/amp/news/exploring-the-world-s-oldest-polo-ground.html</ref> | ||
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{{Main|Manipuri mythology}} | {{Main|Manipuri mythology}} | ||
[[Marjing]], the deity invented the game of [[polo]] according to [[Manipuri mythology]] ([[Meitei mythology]]).<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#marjing</ref> He rides on [[Samadon Ayangba]], the flying winged horse, created by [[Sanamahi]], from the moon land. | [[Marjing]], the deity invented the game of [[polo]] according to [[Manipuri mythology]] ([[Meitei mythology]]).<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#marjing</ref> He rides on [[Samadon Ayangba]], the flying winged horse, created by [[Sanamahi]], from the moon land. | ||
It is [[Marjing]], who laid on the rules and regulations for the game of [[polo]] according to [[Sanamahism]], the ancient [[Meitei religion]].<ref>https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipuri-mythology-polo/</ref> Interestingly, it is notable that [[Marjing]] is the only god in the world, who is associated with the [[polo]]. No other religions of the world have the god of polo except [[Meitei religion]].<ref | It is [[Marjing]], who laid on the rules and regulations for the game of [[polo]] according to [[Sanamahism]], the ancient [[Meitei religion]].<ref name="lapolo.in">https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipuri-mythology-polo/</ref> Interestingly, it is notable that [[Marjing]] is the only god in the world, who is associated with the [[polo]]. No other religions of the world have the god of polo except [[Meitei religion]].<ref name="lapolo.in"/> | ||
==Acclamation== | ==Acclamation== | ||
The [[:en:International Museum of the Horse|International Museum of the Horse]] unveiled an exhibition on [[Manipur]]'s history of polo and polo pony, in the Kentucky Horse Park, in [[:en:Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]], [[USA]]. <ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/city/guwahati/us-museum-unveils-exhibit-on-manipur-polo-history/articleshow/17306801.cms</ref> | The [[:en:International Museum of the Horse|International Museum of the Horse]] unveiled an exhibition on [[Manipur]]'s history of polo and polo pony, in the Kentucky Horse Park, in [[:en:Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]], [[USA]].<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/city/guwahati/us-museum-unveils-exhibit-on-manipur-polo-history/articleshow/17306801.cms</ref> | ||
==Controversies and Debates== | ==Controversies and Debates== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
[[Category:Polo]] | [[Category:Polo]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:07, 25 February 2022
Despite innumerable claims from various nations and kingdoms for the origin place of the world famous game of polo, Ancient Manipur has the earliest history of the sports, right from 3100 BC.[1][2][3][4] Next to it, the earliest history is followed by that of Persia in 525 BC.[1]
The fact that Manipur is the birth place of polo is already supported by the Guinness World Records, by a declaration in the year 1991, as:
"Polo can be traced to origins in Manipur state c. 3100 BC, when it was played as Sagol Kangjei."
_Guinness World Records, 1991, page no. 706.[1]
Notably, it is worth mentioning that the Imphal Polo Ground is the oldest polo ground in the world.[5][6][7][8][9]
HistoryEdit
The game of polo (Sagol Kangjei) was invented during the reign of "King Kangba" (1405 BC-1359BC), the successor of "Tangja Leela Pakhangba".[10] This remarkable achievement was recorded in many ancient scriptures including the "Kangbalon" and the "Kangjeirol".[10]
An ancient polo ground inside the Kangla.
MythologyEdit
Marjing, the deity invented the game of polo according to Manipuri mythology (Meitei mythology).[11] He rides on Samadon Ayangba, the flying winged horse, created by Sanamahi, from the moon land. It is Marjing, who laid on the rules and regulations for the game of polo according to Sanamahism, the ancient Meitei religion.[12] Interestingly, it is notable that Marjing is the only god in the world, who is associated with the polo. No other religions of the world have the god of polo except Meitei religion.[12]
AcclamationEdit
The International Museum of the Horse unveiled an exhibition on Manipur's history of polo and polo pony, in the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, USA.[13]
Controversies and DebatesEdit
After continuous debates regarding the origin of the polo, an Italian author Fulvio Cinquinni settled the doubt once and for all. For these, he visited Imphal to collect adequate historical documents and materials for book on the game.[14]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.sportstract.com/guinness-book-of-world-records-1991-says-polo-can-be-traced-to-origins-in-manipur-state-c-3100-b-c-when-it-was-played-as-sagol-kangjei/amp/
- ↑ https://edtimes.in/the-game-of-polo-was-born-in-manipur-before-the-britishers-influenced-it/?amp
- ↑ https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipur-beginning-modern-polo/
- ↑ http://e-pao.net/epSubPageSelector.asp?src=Manipuri_Polo&ch=manipur&sub1=Sports_and_Manipur
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/society/polos-forgotten-matriarchs/article25919688.ece/amp/
- ↑ https://www.nativeplanet.com/imphal/attractions/polo-ground/
- ↑ https://sportztalk.com/exploring-the-worlds-oldest-polo-ground/
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/manipur-the-place-where-polo-was-born/story-uyfQePncOT6QVn42yw0ytI_amp.html
- ↑ https://www.worldatlas.com/amp/news/exploring-the-world-s-oldest-polo-ground.html
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://themanipurpage.tripod.com/history/sagolkangjei.html
- ↑ http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#marjing
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipuri-mythology-polo/
- ↑ https://m.timesofindia.com/city/guwahati/us-museum-unveils-exhibit-on-manipur-polo-history/articleshow/17306801.cms
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/italian-seal-on-manipur-polo-origin-milan-based-writer-to-visit-imphal-to-collect-material-for-book-on-game-s-history/cid/791135