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Former district of Assam (1947–1972)
The Mizo District, formerly called Lushai Hills District, was an autonomous district of the Indian state of Assam from 1947 till 1972 until it was granted
Mizo_District
Ethnic group in northeastern India
rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Mizo people (historically called the Lushais) are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group
Mizo_people
1966 uprising in Mizoram, India
Mizo National Front uprising (Mizo: Rambuai) was a revolt against the government of India aimed at establishing a sovereign nation state for the Mizo
Mizo_National_Front_uprising
Aerial bombing attacks in 1966
bombing attack on the city of Aizawl, the capital of the Mizo district (now Mizoram), during the Mizo National Front uprising. The Indian Air Force deployed
Bombing_of_Aizawl
State in Northeast India, India
successfully advocated for renaming the Lushai Hills District as the Mizo District, further solidifying the term Mizo as a collective identity. Before gaining statehood
Mizoram
Political party in India
The Mizo National Front (abbr. MNF) is a regional political party in Mizoram, India. MNF emerged from the Mizo National Famine Front, which was formed
Mizo_National_Front
Chief Minister of Mizoram (11 June 1927 – 7 July 1990)
famine (called Mautam) in the Mizo district in the late 1950s, he rebelled against the government. As a leader of the Mizo National Front (MNF), he led
Laldenga
Former union territory of India (1972–1987)
the Mizo people's demand for greater autonomy. During this time period, reforms in administration and preservation of Mizo culture started. The Mizo National
Mizoram_(union_territory)
Personal names used by the Mizo people
Mizo names are personal names used by the Mizo people in, or originating from, Northeast India and Myanmar. In the Mizo traditional system, a given name
Mizo_name
System of indigenous cultural administration of the Mizo people
Mizo Union advocated for abolishing chieftainship in Mizoram. The chieftainships of Mizoram were eventually disbanded with the Assam-Lushai District ("Acquisition
Mizo_chieftainship
Capital city of the Indian state of Mizoram
Aizawl (English: /ˈaɪzɔːl/ EYE-zawl; Mizo: [ˈaɪ̯.ˈzɔːl] ), formerly known as Aijal, is the capital city and the most populous city of Mizoram, India. It
Aizawl
Period in the history of Mizoram from 1889 to 1947
the name of the district past Indian independence before becoming changed into the Mizo District with the political efforts of the Mizo Union in the Lushai
British rule in the Lushai Hills
British_rule_in_the_Lushai_Hills
People of Mizo descent in Myanmar
with full or partial Mizo ancestry. Although various Mizo tribes have lived in Myanmar for past centuries, the first wave of Mizos migrated back to Myanmar
Mizo_people_in_Myanmar
The Indian state of Mizoram is divided into 11 districts. In 1895, Mizo Hills (i.e. Mizoram) were formally declared as part of the British-India by a proclamation
List_of_districts_of_Mizoram
Culture of the Mizo people of India
the Mizo people has been heavily influenced by Christianity during the colonial era of the British Raj and the rise of Mizo nationalism with the Mizo Insurgency
Mizo_culture
The schedule contained 35 questions. Demographics of India includes Mizo district now part of Mizoram Mysore state was renamed Karnataka on November 1
1971_census_of_India
Autonomous administrative division in India
district headquarters at Lawngtlai. The then Chakma leaders of the Mizo District Council and Pawi-Lakher Regional Council actively engaged themselves
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Chakma_Autonomous_District_Council
Leader of the executive branch of Government of Mizoram
December 2023. Before Indian independence, the Lushai Hills district and the subsequent Mizo district were ruled by a Superintendent of the Lushai Hills. After
Chief_Minister_of_Mizoram
Student Association of Mizoram
Mizo Zirlai Pawl (lit. Mizo students' Association) is a Mizo multinational student organization and the apex students body based in Mizoram state, India
Mizo_Zirlai_Pawl
Cyclic ecological phenomenon
Pillai, the Plant Protection Officer of the North-East region. The Mizo District Council further delegated anti-famine operations to the Anti-Famine
Mautam
Indian politician
Thorang Personal details Born (1962-07-31) 31 July 1962 (age 64) Lunglei, Mizo District (now Mizoram State), Assam, India Party Indian National Congress Spouse
Zodintluanga_Ralte
Overview of separatist movements within the Republic of India
resorted to low-intensity attacks. The Mizo Union's negotiations with the Union Government resulted in the Mizo district gaining the status of a Union Territory
Separatist_movements_of_India
Phenomenon of famines in the Indian subcontinent
event in the Republic of India was reported in 1958 when the local Mizo District Council cautioned the Government of Assam of an impending famine which
Famine_in_India
Indian political party (1946– 1974)
Mizo Union (6 April 1946 – 12 January 1974) was the first political party in Mizoram, in Northeast India. It was founded on 6 April 1946 at Aizawl as the
Mizo_Union
Craft work of Mizoram
create cane stool, gourd crafts, and pottery across its districts and subdivisions. Mizo culture Mizo literature Darkhuang Kabra, K. C. (2008). Economic Growth
Mizo_craft
the people agglomerated into a super tribe, Mizo. Hence the officially recognised settlement of the Mizos became Mizoram. The earliest documented records
History_of_Mizoram
After independence, the district became an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule. After the Mizo Uprising, the Mizo District became the Union Territory
List of chief secretaries of Mizoram
List_of_chief_secretaries_of_Mizoram
British punitive expedition to annex the Lushai and Chin Hills
John Edgar, Bengal's chief secretary, outlined that the Shendus (Southern Mizos referring to Lai and Mara) needed to be reduced to submission. Following
Chin-Lushai_Expedition
Indian politician (1922-1988)
Assembly of 1951, Chhûnga was elected as President of the Mizo Union. Following the Mizo District Council elections on 4 January 1952, Chhûnga was instructed
Ch._Chhunga
Indian politician
R. Lalthangliana is a Mizo politician and academic in Mizoram, India. He is former Cabinet Minister in the Mizo National Front ministry and held the portfolios
R._Lalthangliana
Monument in Mizoram, India
Mizo Hlakungpui Mual (Mizo Poets' Square) is a monument to commemorate Mizo poets. It was set up in 1986 at the southern edge of Khawbung Village, Mizoram
Mizo_Hlakungpui_Mual
Indian politician (1926–1994)
parliament. He was the first Mizo law graduate, first Mizo advocate in the Assam High Court. He was also the first and last Mizo Cabinet Minister in the government
A._Thanglura
District of Mizoram in India
population belongs to Scheduled Tribes. Languages spoken in Mamit district (2011) Mizo (62.6%) Tripuri (17.6%) Chakma (15.2%) Bengali (1.92%) Others (2
Mamit_district
District of Mizoram in India
Tribes make up 87.67% of the population. Languages spoken in Kolasib district (2011) Mizo (75.9%) Hmar (7.56%) Bengali (5.30%) Tripuri (4.63%) Nepali (1.90%)
Kolasib_district
Music culture of the Mizo people
folk, sacred, and popular musical traditions of the Mizo people of northeast India. Traditional Mizo music is primarily vocal, accompanied by drums, gongs
Music_of_Mizoram
Anti-British revolt by Lushai chiefs (1890-1896)
siege, the soldiers shot and killed Khuangchera's companion. According to Mizo custom, the dead body of a friend isn't left behind or forsaken on the battlefield
Lushai_Rising
Indian politician (1954–2025)
Sapa Tlau was born on February 4, 1954, in Hualtu village of Serchhip district.He completed his undergraduate studies from Spicer Adventist University
Ronald_Sapa_Tlau
District of Mizoram in India
125,449 (94.35%) of the population. Languages spoken in Lunglei district (2011) Mizo (66.5%) Chakma (24.9%) Tripuri (3.55%) Bengali (1.41%) Hindi (1.40%)
Lunglei_district
Protected archaeological site in Mizoram, India
Great Entranceway in the Mizo language) is an archaeological heritage site located near Vangchhia village in Champhai district, Mizoram, India. It comprises
Kawtchhuah_Ropui
1986 peace agreement between the government of India and the Mizo National Front
Mizo National Front (MNF) to end insurgency and violence in Mizoram, India, that started in 1966. The Mizo National Front was an organisation of Mizo
Mizoram_Peace_Accord
The Superintendent of the Lushai Hills (later Superintendent of Mizo District) was the central administrative authority of the Lushai Hills in India from
List of superintendents of Mizoram
List_of_superintendents_of_Mizoram
Education in Indian state
India, with a rate of 98.2%. Before the land of the Mizos was annexed to the British Empire in 1890, Mizos were without written language and were totally illiterate
Education_in_Mizoram
Ethnolinguistic group in Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeast India
people: Mizo people: Primarily residing in Mizoram, India, the Mizo are known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional dances. The word Mizo literally
Zo_peoples
People of Mizo descent in Tripura, India
The Mizo people in Tripura are an ethnic minority in the northeast Indian state. They have established settlements in areas like the Jampui Hills and integrated
Mizo_people_in_Tripura
Indian politician
the Mizo National Front. He completed his Bachelor's in Science at Pachhunga University College in 1993. He was the former President of the Mizo Zirlai
K._Vanlalvena
British punitive expedition against Eastern Lushai chiefs
January 1871 the village of Ainerkhal, on the extreme west of the Cachar district, was burnt, 25 persons killed, and 37 taken prisoners. The same day the
Lushai_Expedition
5th Chief Minister of Mizoram
assembly from 1998 to 2008 and 2018 to 2023. He is also the president of the Mizo National Front (MNF) party. He represented the Champhai constituency in the
Zoramthanga
Ethnic violence and displacement of Bru/Reang community from Mizoram in 1997
Bru-Reang people historically inhabited north and central Tripura , the Mizo districts of Aizawl, Lunglei and Chhimtuipui, Rangamati in Bangladesh and Karimganj
1997 ethnic violence and displacement of Bru-Reang
1997_ethnic_violence_and_displacement_of_Bru-Reang
Indian military officer and politician
works, and the Mizo Award for his lifetime achievements. Sailo was the son of Vanchheuva, a Mizo chief of Ṭhuampui village at Lunglei district. He studied
T._Sailo
Indian politician
soil and water conservation and district council affairs departments of Mizoram. He was involved in the Young Mizo Association from 1983 to 1985 before
R._Lalzirliana
Mizo writer, singer and music composer
in Mizo, Kokborok and English. Born on 15 May 1949 to S. Vanchhuma and Sapthangi Chawngthu, she grew up in Thingsai, a village in Hnahthial district, Mizoram
Lalsangzuali_Sailo
Indian politician
Vanlalthlana (born 27 October 1978) is an academic and politician from Mizoram, India. He is currently the Cabinet Minister for School Education, Higher
Vanlalthlana
District of Manipur in India
Zou, and some smaller tribes designated as "Any Kuki" and "Any Lushai (Mizo)". The Naga tribes include Angami, Kabui, Kacha Naga, Mao, Maram, Poumai
Imphal_East_district
Village in Tripura, Northeast India
India. It is one of the ten Mizo villages which compose the Jampui Hills range under Kanchanpur Sub-Division. The District headquarter, Dharmanagar, is
Sabual
Constituency of the Mizoram legislative assembly in India
Lunglei district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. As of 2023, it is represented by R. Rohmingliana of the Mizo National
Thorang_Assembly_constituency
Former union territory of India (1972–1987)
creating the states of Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura, while the former Mizo District became the Union Territory of Mizoram and NEFA was reconstituted as
Arunachal Pradesh (union territory)
Arunachal_Pradesh_(union_territory)
Former district of India in Mizoram
still called Chhimtuipui District, but the reduced district's name was soon changed to Siaha district. In addition to Mizo, Kuki-Chin languages spoken
Chhimtuipui_district
Southeast Asian language
various Central Kuki-Chin-Mizo languages spoken by the Lai people or Pawi. They include “ Laiṭong” (Falam Chin) spoken in Falam district, Laiholh (Hakha-Chin)
Lai_languages
Burmese boxer
information Nationality Burmese Born (1947-11-10) 10 November 1947 (age 78) Chawngtui, Mizo District, Assam, India (now in Mizoram) Sport Sport Boxing
Vanlal_Dawla
District of Mizoram in India
Siaha and Tuipang.[citation needed] Languages spoken in Saiha district (2011) Mara (72.1%) Mizo (16.8%) Pawi (5.36%) Hindi (1.04%) Bengali (0.93%) Others
Siaha_district
Indian businessman and politician (died 1962)
from the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram). Known as "Mizo Hausapa" (Mizo for "The Rich Mizo Man"), he was regarded as the wealthiest person in Mizoram
Pachhunga_Hmar
Indian politician
Champhai District. He won the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, representing the Mizo National Front. Ramthanmawia is from Aizawl District, Mizoram
Ramthanmawia
Indian diplomat (1939–2021)
1939 – 28 November 2021) was an Indian diplomat, writer and composer of Mizo literature and Hmar literature. Keivom was nicknamed Zoram Khawvel Pa after
Lalthlamuong_Keivom
War between North and South Mizo chiefdoms
and 1859 and widely considered one of the bloodiest conflicts among the Mizo people. The conflict arose due to a division in the Sailo family between
North–South War of the Lushai Hills
North–South_War_of_the_Lushai_Hills
1967 Indian forced resettlement plan during the Mizo Insurgency
Manekshaw during the Mizo Insurgency in 1967. Between 1967 and 1969, the rural population of Mizoram, comprising 80% of the district, was forcibly removed
Operation_Accomplishment
Millennialist new religious movement in Mizoram, India
the Bible with elements of pre-Christian Mizo culture, including the ritual use of the khuang drum and Mizo rice wine, as well as the practice of polygamy
Lalpa_Kohhran_Thar
Indian politician and social worker
B. Lalchhanzova (born 15 November 1973) is an Indian politician and social worker from Mizoram, India. He is the Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies
B._Lalchhanzova
Human settlement in India
Jampui Hills is a part of the Mizo hills (Lushai Hills) range located in the North Tripura district in the north eastern part of the Indian state of Tripura
Jampui_Hills
Indian politician
P. C. Vanlalruata is an Indian politician from Mizoram, who is currently the Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Resources Cooperation
P._C._Vanlalruata
Indian politician
School Education as chief academic officer before joining politics. "Former Mizo minister dead | India.com". www.india.com. Press Trust of India. "ZOSIAMA
Zosiama_Pachuau
Empire opened the gateway for British Christian missions to evangelise the Mizo people. By the 1890s, the British Empire occupied all of Lushai Hills. The
History of Christianity in Mizoram
History_of_Christianity_in_Mizoram
Mountain range in North East India
The Lushai Hills (Pron: ˌlʊˈʃaɪ, now called Mizo Hills) form a hilly region in the Patkai-Arakan Yoma mountain range system in Northeast India, in the
Lushai_Hills
Indian folk singer
1963) is an Indian folk singer. She has been called the "Queen Of Mizo Folk Song". Mizo is a language. She had made dozens of recordings and her awards
K.C._Runremsangi
Indian politician
Tribe community, in Kolasib district. He was elected in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, representing the Mizo National Front. Ralte is from
Lalrinsanga_Ralte
Mizo language writer and composer (b. 1914, d. 1969)
July 1969) was a traditional writer and composer from Mizoram, India of the Mizo ethnicity. Rokunga was born to Thangluta Vaiphei and Zaliani. Although his
Rokunga
Assamese civil servant (1908-1984)
of a new constitution. He justified to the Mizos in their demands for representation that their district council will be granted to them for representation
Satyen_Barkataki
Place in Mizoram, India
and development projects. Some aid groups such like Young Mizo Association (YMA) and Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl Phullen Diakkawn Khandaih: The first
Phullen
Indian politician
Ruala became a successful politician since he was nominated to the Mizo District Council (when Mizoram was under Government of Assam) in 1970. After
C._L._Ruala
Town in Mizoram, India
Thenzawl is a census town in Serchhip district in the Indian state of Mizoram. It is a center for the traditional Mizo handloom industry. Thenzawl is located
Thenzawl
District of Mizoram in India
95.30% of the population. Languages spoken in Lawngtlai district (2011) Chakma (39.3%) Mizo (23.2%) Pawi (21.0%) Tripuri (7.22%) Others (9.30%) According
Lawngtlai_district
Language family
groups are referred to collectively as the Zo people which includes the Mizo, Kuki, Chin and Zomi people. Kuki-Chin is alternatively called South-Central
Kuki-Chin_languages
1937 Christian Revival in Mizoram
Revival also known as the Mizo Revival of 1937 was a Christian Revivalism movement in the Lushai Hills (Mizoram) among the Mizo people. The revival became
Kelkang_Revival
District of Manipur in India
Senapati District. The district headquarters is located in Kangpokpi. The district was formed from three sub-divisions of Senapati District: Sadar Hills
Kangpokpi_district
Welsh Christian missionary (1867–1939)
major hymns in Mizo and Khumi which are still in use. He modified the original Mizo alphabet and his system became the standard in Mizo language. He created
Edwin_Rowlands
Government Federation
The Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) is one of the three Autonomous District Councils in Mizoram state in north-east India. It covers the Lawngtlai
Lai Autonomous District Council
Lai_Autonomous_District_Council
Indian politician
Dr. F. Lalnunmawia is a Mizo National Front politician from Mizoram and resides at Samtlang, Aizawl, Mizoram. He represented Aizawl South 3 Constituency
F._Lalnunmawia
Indian politician (born 1964)
Chakma was a Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council from Mizo National Front. Under his leader, the Mizo National Front has formed several MNF-led
Rasik_Mohan_Chakma
Conflict between the Haka people and the Lusei people
settlements in Lusei history. Lianhmingthanga (1998). Material Culture of the Mizos. Aizawl: Tribal Research Institute. Suantak, Vumson (1986). Zo history:
Haka–Lusei_War
Indian singer and child prodigy
viral. She became the fastest viewer-gaining artists on YouTube among the Mizo people. Hnamte had received recognitions such as special appreciation award
Esther_Hnamte
Christian majority, alongside Nagaland and Meghalaya. Among the indigenous Mizo people the proportion is higher still, with the scheduled tribes of the state
Christianity_in_Mizoram
Indian sect leader (1945–2021)
in Serchhip district, which is 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the south of Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. He is popularly known among the Mizo natives as Pu
Ziona
District of Manipur in India
Zou, and some smaller tribes designated as "Any Kuki" and "Any Lushai (Mizo)". The low number of Kuki-Zo tribes is deceptive because many tribal villages
Bishnupur_district,_Manipur
Indian politician
Professor Lalnilawma is an academic and politician from Mizoram, India. He is currently the Minister of State for Rural Development, Horticulture and Public
Lalnilawma
Group of Indian states
people - largest ethnicity in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council of Tripura Mizo people - (73.14%), largest ethnicity in Mizoram Khasi people
Northeast_India
Indian politician (1960–2025)
Tribe community, in Mamit district. He was re-elected in the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election, representing the Mizo National Front. Sailo was
Lalrintluanga_Sailo
Autonomous district council in Mizoram, India
first meeting was held without understanding each other's language where Mizo was used as the official language but Chakmas and Maras could hardly understand
Mara Autonomous District Council
Mara_Autonomous_District_Council
Indian politician
Lalthansanga is an Indian politician from Mizoram, who is currently the Cabinet Minister for Environment Forests & Climate Change, Sericulture, Fisheries
Lalthansanga
Census town in Mizoram, India
population of 6,066. The official language is Mizo. The majority of the population belongs to the Mizo ethnic group, and the town has a high literacy
West_Phaileng
Indian author and professor (born 1969)
New Delhi. "Prof. Joy Lalkrawspari Pachuau bags Mizo Award". morungexpress. Retrieved 31 March 2019. "Mizo Award 2017 dawngtu Joy Lalkrawspari Pachuau".
Joy_Pachuau
Town in Mizoram, India
Mizoram, northeast India and is one of the oldest settlements founded by the Mizo people that initially served as a capital for the Hmar dynasty. Located near
Champhai
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