A History of Assam c21.90

c21.90

At the earliest time of which we have any knowledge the hills lying to the south of the Surma valley were inhabited by various tribes known to the Bengalis by the generic name of Kuki. During the early years of the last century these were gradually driven northwards into the plains of Cachar by the Lushais, who made their appearance on this frontier about the year 1840. The Lushais committed their