Kangla

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Etymology 1

Borrowed from Manipuri ꯀꯪꯂꯥ (kanglaa)

Some of the historical monuments inside the Kangla fort

Proper noun

Kangla

  1. An ancient capital city of the Kangleipak realm.
  2. A fortified palace in Imphal.

Etymology 2

Blend of Hindi कंगाल (kaṅgāl, poor, pauper, destitute) +‎ Bengali বাংলা (baṅla, Bengal, Bengali language).

Noun

Kangla (plural Kanglas)

  1. (India, derogatory, offensive, slang, ethnic slur) A Bangladeshi.
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