History:

Bishnupur's first name was Lumlangdong (now Lamangdong). History records facts of its origin. As soon as Kwamba became king of Manipur in 1467 A.D. he conquered Kyang, a Shan dynasty in the Kabow Valley. He then took the name Kyamba which means the conqueror of Kyang. During Kwamba's reign there was a good relationship between Kwamba and the Pong king Khe-Khomba. In fact, it was King Kwamba's foreign policy that made it possible for him to have good relations with neighboring countries.

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Bishnupur is a town located in Banura Province in West Bengal and is located 132 kilometers (135 miles) from Kolkata. It is famous for its terracotta temples and Baluchari sarees.

Location:

The region has an area of 496 km2.

Subcategories:

There are 3 total villages in Bishnupur.

Villages:

There are 49 villages in the region.

Cities:

There are 7 total cities in the region.