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Mount Manipur

Mount Manipur

Third highest mountain in the Andaman and Nicobar islands of India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mount Manipur, formerly known as Mount Harriet, is a mountain in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is the third highest mountain in the archipelago, having a height of 383 metres (1,257 feet). The former name "Mount Harriet" was officially renamed as "Mount Manipur" on 17 October 2021, by the Government of India, in tribute to the freedom fighters of Manipur.[1][2][3] The Mount Manipur National Park (formerly, Mount Harriet National Park) is a part of the mountain and a popular tourist destination in the archipelago.

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"Mt Manipur" and its surrounding beaches, shown in the 20 rupee note of Indian currency.
  1. [1]
    Singh, Bikash. "Manipur breaks into celebration as Centre renames Andaman's 'Mount Harriet' as 'Mount Manipur'". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  2. [2]
    "Mount Harriet in Andaman to be named Mount Manipur in tribute to freedom fighters". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  3. [3]
    "Mount Harriet at Kalapani in Andaman & Nicobar Islands renamed as Mount Manipur - News Live". 17 October 2021.


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