![]() Kuki tribes are mainly found in the hilly regions of Manipur. This tribal group of North east India travelled a long way till it reached the present day. While the origin of this tribe is largely found in the mythological stories that prevails in the hilly regions of the land is sometimes proved historically while remains unproved in many areas. The story that narrates the origin of the tribe largely revolves round Noimangpa and Chongthu, the earliest fathers of the community; the great cave of Khul; Gulheipi the great snake and Lhaw, the lion which has been mentioned in the writings of a number of scholars and the mythological texts of the area. While the Kuki tribes are treated to be the aboriginal who settled in the hilly regions of Manipur, they bear a close resemblance with the physical features of Mongoloids and carry the linguistic traditions of Tibeto - Burmese traditions. These tribes since Ancient times played a major role during the British rule. Origin of Kuki tribes can be traced into the number of tribal groups like the Aimol, Anal, Baite, Biate, Bawn, Changsan, Chiru, Chongloi, Chothe, Darlawng, Doungel, Guite, Halam, Haokip, Haolai, Hangsing, Hauzel, Hmar, Hrangkhawl, Kilong, Kipgen, Koireng, Khelma, Sakachep, Kolhen, Kom, Lamkang, Lenthang, Lhanghal, Hanghal, Lhouvum, Lhungdim, Lunkim, Lupho, Milhiem, Lupheng, Thangeo, Lhangum, Maring, Mate, Misao, Monsang, Moyon, Paite, Purum, Simte, Singsit, Singson, Sitlhou, Tarao, Tuboi, Tonsing, Touthang, Vaiphei, Vaulnam, Zou. The Kuki tribes are distinctively marked for their chieftain culture which represents a major trend of social trend of the community. Thus origin of Kuki tribes establishes the tribal group as one of the most powerful group of Manipur which largely settled in the Hilly regions of the State. (Last Updated on : 04-03-2015) |
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