The Holocaust and the Chahi Taret Khuntakpa: A Critical Comparison

Genocides have become an indelible scar in the history of humankind. These dark historical episodes epitomise power struggles between races and perils group identification. One such episode considered a unique occurrence human civilisation is Holocaust (1940-1945). Another seemingly forgotten Chahi Taret Khuntakpa or Seven Years’ Devastation. It took place land Poirei, now known as state Manipur, located northeastern part India. The Devastation refers to atrocities committed by Burmese against Meitei from 1819 1826. This event, which led signing Yandabo Treaty 1826, found prominent Southeast Asia. paper examines striking similarities cause genocide Holocaust. Moreover, also studies effects violence