Comparative History of the Nagas, from Ancient Period Till 1826

Comparative History of the Nagas, from Ancient Period Till 1826
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Publisher : Inter India Publications
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Download or read book Comparative History of the Nagas, from Ancient Period Till 1826 written by Yanao Lungharnao Roland Shimmi and published by Inter India Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are no systematic historical records of the 'Nagas'. The account of the period of the Hindu Kings of Kamarupa' between the fourth and twelfth century are silent and some notice in the chronicles of ahoms who ruled Assam from 1228 to 1819 A.D. is noticed but no clear idea emerges from these on particular Naga tribes, their religion and culture and relations between various tribes. In this book, Y.L. Roland Shimmi, a Naga himself presents his fist hand study based on authoritative books and culture of the Nagas. The author has recorded glowing details of Naga hills and features of its people; their historical and probablity of origin; their racial affinities; geographical spread out, customs and traditions; religion, principla administrative system; weapons and equipments; the traditional Naga philosophy. In addition, an informed glimpse is provided in the history of Kingdom of Pong -Manipur Scenarion from 1597 to 1826 and tribes of Zemi, Liangmai and Rong mei allied to Kabui who settled in the western mountain tracts of Naga Hills. This book will evoke enormous intersts in scholars and researchers of history, political science, anthropology and general readers alike.


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