H. Gyan Prakash
Commissioner Art and Culture, Manipur
K. Dinamani Singh
Director Art and Culture, Manipur
Dr. L. Shadhana Devi
Curator, INA Moirang
Welcome to
INA Moirang
The INA Martyrs’ Memorial Complex, Moirang gains its historic significance into a national pilgrimage centre on account of a unique and unparallel event in the history of freedom struggle of India. When the whole of India was reeling under Gandhiji for winning national freedom from the British Colonial rule through its moral weapon Satyagraha Manipur and Kohima become the first and last battle ground for the same cause-liberation of India from the British Colonial rule thousands of INA soldiers with total support from Japanese Government and its imperial army died in the battlefronts and become martyrs.
They liberated 1,500 sq miles in Manipur valley and unfurled the tri-colour Flag off free India ceremoniously for the first time at MoirangKangla on 14th April, 1944 and carried out administration of the liberated territories for three months with its Head Quarters at Moirang. In fond memory of those sacrificed souls the INA Martyrs’ Memorial complex proudly stands at Moirang to testify the historicity and Martyrdom.
Inside
INA Moirang
INA Museum
The INA Museum (officially the INA Martyrs’ Memorial Complex) in Moirang, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India, stands as a key historical site tied to India’s freedom struggle. It marks the spot where the Indian National Army (INA), led by Col. Shaukat Ali Malik, first hoisted the Indian tricolour on liberated Indian soil on 14 April 1944. Historical Significance During World War II, the INA, with Japanese support, advanced into northeastern India and briefly liberated parts of Manipur. Moirang served as the INA’s headquarters for about three months, where they administered around 1,500 square miles of territory. Thousands of INA soldiers sacrificed their lives in battles across Manipur and Nagaland (Kohima). The local people of Moirang supported the INA by providing food, shelter, and intelligence. The complex honours these martyrs and Netaji’s role in the independence movement. INA War Museum — Displays artifacts such as letters, photographs, badges, uniforms, and memorabilia from the INA era. Location → Moirang town, about 45 km south of Imphal (Manipur’s capital). Reachable by road from Imphal; nearest airport is Imphal International Airport. This site remains the only official museum in Manipur dedicated to the INA and WWII events in the region.
INA Library
The Netaji Library (also referred to as the Netaji Subhas Chandra Library) is an important part of the INA Martyrs’ Memorial Complex in Moirang, Manipur, India. Built in memory of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, it opened in 1968 and serves as a tribute to his leadership in the Indian National Army (INA). Located in a two-storied building that also houses the INA Auditorium, the library offers a serene reading and study space with partitioned carrels, bookshelves, and natural lighting. It likely contains books, documents, and reference materials on Netaji’s life, the INA’s role in India’s freedom struggle, World War II events in Northeast India, and related historical topics.
INA Head Quarter
In April 1944, Moirang, Manipur, became the first headquarters of the Indian National Army (INA) on Indian soil during World War II. On 14 April 1944, Colonel Shaukat Malik hoisted the Indian tricolour at Moirang Kangla, marking the liberation of Indian territory with Japanese support. Moirang served as the base for the Provisional Government of Azad Hind, administering parts of Manipur for about three months. Local residents provided crucial support to INA forces. Today, the INA Martyrs’ Memorial Complex honours this historic moment with a museum displaying artifacts, a bronze statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and the original flag-hoisting site — a symbol of sacrifice and patriotism.