In ancient time knowledge retained in memory was disseminated to a chosen few through oral teaching. Invention of the art of writing and its materials as well contributed a lot for recording the knowledge. During the early stage, man used to write on stones, rocks, sand, etc. The invention of paper in China became a turning point in the history of knowledge preservation and development of recording forms. In this backdrop, the present study has been made to assess the historical account of preserving indigenous knowledge through different forms that prevailed in Manipur. The same has studied related authoritative historical documentary resources and persons associated with the matter have also been contacted visiting different museums, manuscript libraries and archival institutions to collect information. The findings of the study have given us many clues about different systems followed by our forefathers to preserve indigenous knowledge through stone inscription, iron plate, bronze and copper plate, Gold Plate, Birch Bark, Kona and Tengna leave Bhajabutra leaf Meitei Che , painting, etc. But today new digital formats as storage media like CR-ROM, DVD, Pen Drive, Memory Card, etc, are available which can be adopted. The paper is expected to serve the needs of historical researchers in various fields of studies. 

Keywords: Indigenous Knowledge, Preservation Methods, Digital Formats, Manipur.