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Champhai is in Mizoram, Northeast India.

Overview

Champhai is in Mizoram, Northeast India.

Historical Timeline

1872

The soil of the plain was still uncultivated during the Lushai Expedition of 1872.

1898

Irrigated rice cultivation started in Champhai in the year 1898 encouraged by the British Colonial Authorities to supply rice for their soldiers and laborers.

1918

The inscription on the monolith reads: HE LUNG HI HMANLAI HMAR HO SIKPUI A NI TIN KEINI KUM 28.12.1918 A HIAN KAN AWM TA.

1918

ZAHULA SAILO Rough Translation: This is the stone erected by the Hmars in the past to commemorate Sikpui, and we have now occupied this place from 28.2.1918, Zahula Sailo Champhai was the headquarters of Lalbura Sailo, son of Vanhnuailiana,

1922

As of 1922, there was only 1 shop in Champhai.

1966

On 1 March 1966, the Mizo National Front declared independence of Mizos unilaterally and attacked the Assam Rifles post at Champhai.

Historical Sites

Zokhawthar

Mizo Hlakungpui Mual

Hnahlan

Fiara Tui

Lianchhiari Tlang

Notable Figures

Zokhawthar

Mizo Hlakungpui Mual

Hnahlan

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