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Sukpilal
Suakpuilala, known by the British as Sukpilal, was a Lushai chieftain from the Sailo clan who held considerable influence over the western Lushai Hills. Suakpuilala conducted a series of raids in British tea plantations and entered a diplomatic relationship with the British soon after. He was also a patron of bazaars and riverines established in the Lushai Hills as the first official trade channels. A defender of his sovereignty, Suakpuilala's influence in the Lushai Hills was used by the British for mutual benefits. Chieftainship Suakpuilala began to grow his influence by annexing neighbouring chiefdoms. Another chief known as Ngura, who was a sworn enemy of Suakpuilala, passed away, and his son, Vonpilal, also passed away, leaving Ngura's widow, Impanee, to become regent to her infant son Lalhai. This weakening allowed Suakpuilala to take over their territories and grow his influence. Impanee broke her alliance with another chief, Vuta, and gave away land to Suakpuilala's son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalkam
Khalkam was a Lushai chief of the 19th century. He is known for being the son of Sukpilal and for being an enemy of the British, which led to the Lushai Rising. Khalkam was deported to Hazaribagh jail after British capture, where he committed suicide with his brother Lianphunga. Chieftainship Khalkam inherited villages under his father Sukpilal to rule with relative autonomy and independence. He was situated on the border of Cachar. His capital settlement was southwest of Changsil on Sentlung Hill. First East-West War In his youth Khalkam fell in love with the Eastern Lushai maiden named Tuali. However, Tuali was prepared to be betrothed to Lenkhama, son of Vonolel. Khalkam convinced his parents Sukpilal and Pibuk, to wage war on Lemkhama after the marriage of Tuali. The war continued from 1864-1867 and weakened Sukpilal into entering diplomacy with British authorities. The end result of the war was unsuccessful as Khalkam failed to take Tuali. Impanee, a regent to her inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizo Chieftainship
Mizo chieftainship refers to the system of Tribal chief, chieftainship used by the Mizo people, which historically operated as a gerontocracy. The chieftain system persisted among the various clans and tribes from the precolonial era through to the British colonial period and Indian Independence Act 1947, Indian independence briefly. The Mizo Union advocated for abolishing chieftainship in Mizoram. The chieftainships of Mizoram were eventually disbanded with the Assam-Lushai District ("Acquisition of Chief's Rights") Act in 1954. Society of Mizo Chiefdoms In the administration, the chief would cooperate with various individuals to achieve his duties. Among the most important of these individuals were the chief's elders, also known as ''Lal upate'' or ''upa''. The chief could choose who to appoint to this position and how many individuals could fit this capacity. The elders did not possess the ability to question decisions or criticise the chief and typically held meetings at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
