Best Books for Manipuri Literature Optional for UPSC IAS Mains

The Manipuri language, Meitei, or Meetei is a Tibeto-Brumam language and the predominant language and lingua franca of the Manipur in the northeastern India.

Best Books for Manipuri Literature Optional for UPSC IAS Mains 

The Manipuri language, Meitei, or Meetei is a Tibeto-Brumam language and the predominant language and lingua franca of the Manipur in the northeastern india. It is recognized as one of the 22 languages mentioned in the Eighth schedule of the constitution of India. 

Manipuri literature is one of the optional subjects in the Mains Examination of the UPSC Civil Services Exam. 

Booklist for the upcoming UPSC civil services examination that will help you in preparations is given below: 

The best Reference books for the Manipuri language:  

1. N. Khelchandra SIngh (Ed.) – Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
2. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.)  – Chandrakirti Jila Changba
3. Manipuri Seireng  Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
4. Kh. Chaoba Singh – Pi Thadoi, Lamgi Chekla Amada, Loktak
5. Dr. L. Kamal Singh – Nirjanata, Nirab Rajani
6. A. Minaketan Singh – Kamal Da, Nonggumlakkhoda
7. L. Samarendra Singh – Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle
8. E. Nilakanta Singh – Manipur, Lamangnaba
9. Shri Biren — Tangkhul Hui
10. Th. Ibopishak – Anouba Thunglaba Jiba
11. Kanchi Sheireng – Manipur University
12. Dr. L. Kamal Singh – Biswa-Prem
13. Shri Biren – Cheap Hadraba Laigi Yen
14. Th. Ibopishak – Norok Patal Prithivi
15. A. Dorendrajit Singh – Kansa Bodha
16. H. Anganghal Singh- Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng 
17. S. Lalit Singh – Areppa Marup
18. G.C. Tongbra – Matric Pass
19. A. Samarendra – Judge Sahebki Imung
20. Dr. L. Kamal Singh – Madhabi
21. H. Anganghal Singh – Jahera
22. H. Guno Singh – Laman
23. Pacha Meetei – Imphal Amasung, Magi Fishing, Nungsitki Phibam
24. Kanchi Warimacha – Manipur University
25. R.K. Shitaljit Singh – Kamala Kamala
26. M.K. Binodini – Eigi Thahoudraba Heitup Lalu
27. Kh. Prakash – Wanom Sharing
28. Parishadki Khangatlaba Wari Macha – Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
29. S. Nilbir Shastri – Loukhatpa
30. R.K. Elangba – Karinunggi
31. Anouba Manipuri Warimacha – The Cultural Forum Manipur
32. N. Kunja Mohan Singh – Ijat Tanba
33. E. Dinamani – Nongthak Khongnang
34. Warenggi Saklon – The Cultural Forum Manipur
35. Kh. Chaoba Singh – Khamba-Thoibigi Wari Amasung Mahakavya
36. Kanchi Wareng – Manipur University
37. B. Manisana Shastri – Phajaba
38. Ch. Manihar Singh – Lai-Haraoba
39. Apunba Wareng – Manipur University
40. Ch. Pishak Singh – Samaj Amasung, Sanskriti
41. M.K. Binodini – Thoibidu Warouhouida
42. Eric Newton – Kalaji Mahousa 
43. Manipuri Wareng – The Cultural Forum Manipur
44. S. Krishnamohan Singh – Lan