Cataloque of Books of Tribal Research Institute (TRI) Art & Culture Department

1. THE LUSHAI KUKI CLANS This is a very rare book reprinted by Tribal Research Institute. It is bisected into two parts viz. Part-I dealing with the Lushai Clans and Part-II dealing with the Non-Lushai Clans. By. Lt. Col. J. Shakespeare – Rs. 100/- CONTENTS

• General ….. 1 • Domestic Life ….. 16 • Laws & Customs ….. 40 • Religion ….. 61 • Folk-lore ….. 91 • Language ….. 112 • Families & Branches of Lushei Clan ….. 123 • Clans included in the Term Lushai ….. 127 • Clans which though not absorbed, have been much influenced by the Lushais ….. 133 • The old Kuki Clans ….. 146 • The Thado Clans ….. 187 • The Lakher or Mara Clan ….. 211 • Language ….. 224

2. THE LAKHERS The Lakhers are the people inhabiting the most southern part of Mizoram in the Chhimtuipui District with its Headquarter at Saiha. The people called themselves ‘Mara’ and in this book every spherical life of the Mara are accounted. By. N.E. Parry – Rs. 250/- CONTENTS

• Preface ….. vii • Introduction ….. ix • Introductory ….. 1 • Domestic Life ….. 60 • Laws & Customs ….. 229 • Religion ….. 349 • The Lakher Language ….. 501 • Folklore ….. 542 • Glossary ….. 570 • Bibliography ….. 576 • List of Clans ….. 579 • List of Villages & Chiefs ….. 580 • List of Cereals & Vegetables ….. 582 • Notes on Chhali’s Pedigree ….. 584

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586 • Index ….. 614

3. A MONOGRAPH ON LUSHAI CUSTOMS AND CEREMONIES The author being Superintendent of Lushais Hill with several hardships compiled this book for the better administration of the people in his days after having consultation with several chiefs during his time. It deals with Marriage Customs, Divorce, Illegitimate Children, Sexual Offences, Funeral Ceremonies, Inheritance, Sacrifices and Feasts. By. N.E. Parry – Rs. 100/- CONTENTS

• Introduction ….. i • List of Chiefs Consulted ….. ii-iv • The Chief & the Village ….. 1 • Marriage Customs ….. 21 • Divorce ….. 42 • Illegitimate children & Sexual Offences ….. 49 • Miscellaneous ….. 57 • Funeral Ceremonies ….. 76 • Inheritance ….. 81 • Sacrifices & Feasts ….. 88 • Glossary ….. 109 • Index ….. 118

4. THE LUSHAI EXPEDITION (1871-1872) (out of stock) It is an interesting accounts of raids by Mizo Chiefs into plains of Cachar, Manipur and Sylhet during 1840-1869 and the annexation of Lushai Territory during 1871-1872. By. A.G. Woodthrope – Rs. 5. MILITARY REPORT ON THE CHIN-LUSHAI COUNTRY It is a report of raids and encounters inflicted by the Lushai chiefs during 1840-1890 and the annexation of the Lushai territory. By. Col. E.B. Elly – Rs. 10/- 6. HISTORY OF THE ASSAM RIFLES (out of stock) This book deals with the history and the origin and development of the Assam Rifles. By. L.W. Shakespeare – Rs. 7. THE LUSHAI HILLS (out of stock) The Author Sir Robert Reid compiled these notes at his leisure as Governor of Assam during 1937 to 1942. The book deals with the annexation of North and

- 3 - South Lushai Hills and the amalgation of North and South Hills into one Lushai Hills District. By. Sir Robert Reid – Rs.

8. THE LUSHAIS (1878-1889) This book contains an account and resumed the Lushai Expe-dition (1871-1872) when the North Lushai Hills and the South Lushai Hills were subdued. Then it deals with the Lushai relation with their other neighbouring tribes like the Pawih, the Suktes and the Haulawngs. By. ………. – Rs. 100/- CONTENTS

• Our Outposts ….. 1 • Hill Tippera Posts ….. 6 • Extra Precautions ….. 10 • Relations of the Lushais with each other ….. 18 • Relations of the Lushais with the Howlongs & Sylus ….. 30 • Relations of the Lushais with the Suktes ….. 37 • The Bazars ….. 41 • Our Policy regarding Settlers & Refugees ….. 76 • Miscellaneous Matters & Points of Policy ….. 90 • Relations with individual Chiefs ….. 108 • Relations of Manipur with the Lushais ….. 139 • The Lushai Routes ….. 154

9. WILD RACES OF SOUTH EASTERN INDIA (out of stock) This book deals with the wild people dwelling in and around Chittagong Hill Tracts – the Kyoungtha, the Chakmas, the Tipperah and Mrung Tribes, the Khumi, Mru, Khyeng, Bhungjogee and Pankho Tribes and their customs. The Kukis or Lushais and the Shemdoos – their customs now and a century ago. By. T.H. Lewin – Rs. 10. A BOTANICAL TOUR IN THE SOUTH LUSHAI HILLS This is an account of a short botanical excursion made by the author during the spring of 1899 to a portion of South Lushai Hills. The author collected 317 species of plants during his tour. By. A.T. Gate – Rs. 10/- 11. THE FLORA OF THE LUSHAI HILLS (out of stock) Reprinted from the records of the Botanical Survey of India containing 1,360 species of plants found in the Lushai Hills. By. Gecil E.C. Fischer, I.F.S. – Rs. 12. LUSHAIS AND MANIPOORIS Published from manuscript record for the first time by Tribal Research Institute, Aizawl in 1979. By. K.W. No.-1 – Rs. 10 13. PUAN THE PRIDE OF MIZORAM

- 4 - This book contains 45 plates of coloured illustrations (coloured photos) and 98 graphs of weaving Patterns of Mizo Puan. By. Mrs. N. Chatterjee – Rs. 60/- CONTENTS

• Introducing Mizoram ….. 1 • Cultural Setting ….. 9 • Lushais ….. 14 • Lushais Puan in Retrospect ….. 21 • The Loin Loom ….. 27 • Varieties of Lushai Puan ….. 30 • Puanhruih emaw Ngotekherh ….. 31 • Puandum ….. 33 • Tawlhloh Puan ….. 35 • Puanchei ….. 37 • Senior Puan ….. 39 • Puancheite ….. 41 • Old Traditional Senior Puan ….. 41 • Thembupui-Chung ….. 42 • Par Zam ….. 42 • Thangchhuah Puan ….. 42 • Disul ….. 43 • Lenbuangthuam ….. 44 • Kawkpui Par ….. 44 • Naya sawm Par ….. 45 • Arsi Par ….. 45 • Senior Kikiau ….. 45 • Sawhthing Par ….. 46 • Zawngdaikalh chhunga Arsi leh Pheng- phehlep Seh Thlak ….. 46 • Herhsawp leh Kawkpui ….. 46 • Fanghma Mu ….. 47 • Zawngdaikalh leh Lace Par ….. 47 • Semit ….. 47 • Seki Par ….. 47 • Modern Senior ….. 48 • Zawngdaikalh chhunga Lace Par ….. 48 • Disul Modern Puan ….. 48 • The Lakhers ….. 49 • The Chakmas ….. 58 • The Riangs ….. 67 • Colour Plates & Graphics of Puans

14. MONOLITHS & LANDMARKS OF MIZORAM This book contains 23 photographs of Monoliths & Landmarks of Mizoram furnished with an interesting Legends and History. By. Mrs. N. Chatterjee – Rs. 36/- CONTENTS

• Tan-Tlang ….. 1

- 5 - • Lianchhiari’s Cliff ….. 4 • Mangkhaia Lung ….. 8 • Thasiama Se No neihna ….. 10 • Mara Puk ….. 12 • Rulchawm Kua ….. 15 • Kungawrhi Puk ….. 17 • Lamsial Puk ….. 20 • Selesih ….. 22 • Sibuta Lung ….. 24 • Sikpui Lung ….. 26 • Chhura Chi Rawt Lung ….. 28 • Kawilam Tlo ….. 30 • Sakei Lem ….. 32 • Lung Milem ….. 35 • Fiara Tui ….. 37 • Far Puk ….. 39 • Lungkaiphaw ….. 41 • Darthiangi Lung ….. 43 • Lungsei ….. 45 • Palak Lake ….. 47 • Lallula Lung ….. 49 • Rih Lake ….. 51

15. NOTES ON THADOU KUKIS (out of stock) This book is an account of Thadou Kukis inhabiting the North-Western part of Manipur state. In this book the author accounted every spherical life of the scattered tribes of Thadou Kukis living among the Kabui and the Kachha Naga. By. William Shaw – Rs. 16. LUSHAI HILLS DISTRICT COVER The District Cover of Lushai Hills by Mr. Mc. Call is a valuable official document prepared in 1938-1939. It was produced for references in 1972 and reprinted by Tribal Research Institute in 1980. By. A.G. Mc. Call – Rs. 100/- CONTENTS

• Introduction & District Formation ….. 1-11 • Legislation ….. 11-16 • General Administration ….. 16-48 • Civil Police ….. 48-64 • Control of Foreigners ….. 64-78 • Personal Residence Surcharge ….. 78-87 • Settlements which differ in circumstances from ordinary Lushai Hills villages under Chiefs of Headmen ….. 87-117 • Taxes, Tribute & Labour ….. 117-137 • Arms & Ammunition ….. 138-149 • Judicial ….. 149-185 • Loans Department ….. 185-192

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192-213 • Agricultural department ….. 214-218 • Education ….. 218-229 • Pounds ….. 229 • Public Works Department ….. 229-241 • Office Administration ….. 241-250 • General ….. 250-289 • Postal ….. 289-291 • Welfare ….. 291-306

17. THE STRUCTURE OF CHIN SOCIETY (out of stock) This book is an account of the tribal people of Chin state. It was first printed and published in 1963 by the University of Illinois and the second edition was printed and published under arrangement with the University of Illinois and Tribal Research Institute in 1980. By. F.K. Lehman – Rs. 18. FOREIGN & POLITICAL DEPARTMENT REPORT 1874

ON EASTERN BOUNDARY OF HILL TIPPERAH By. ………. – Rs. 13/- 19. FOREIGN DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CHIN LUSHAI HILLS, SEPTEMBER, 1892 By. …….... – Rs. 13/-

20. KNOW YOUR OWN LAND – I-III This book is divided into three series dealing with Socio-Economic life of the people living in three villages viz Durtlang, Sihphir and Lungdai during the period 1976-77. It is the publication of Tribal Research Institute. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 22/- CONTENTS

• Durtlang Village ….. 1 • Sihphir Village ….. 35 • Lunglei Village ….. 61

21. KNOW YOUR OWN LAND – IV This book deals with Kawnpui Village on the Aizawl-Silchar road. It covers the Socio-Economic life of the people during the year 1976 and 1977. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 8/- CONTENTS

• Introduction ….. 1

- 7 - • Household Details ….. 3 • House Condition & Family Planning ….. 6 • Educational Aspects ….. 8 • Socio-Cultural Aspects ….. 10 • Cultivation ….. 14 • Farming ….. 18 • Shopkeeping ….. 20 • Labourer ….. 22 • Government Servants ….. 24 • Health, Hygiene & Sanitation ….. 25 • Diet, Utensils & Furniture ….. 27 • Leisure & Recreation ….. 30 • Religious Aspects ….. 32 • Political Aspects ….. 38 • List of Illustrations ….. 41-46

22. ZORAM ZIRNA LAM CHHINCHHIAHNA This book is the record of Mizoram Education in Mizo and published by Tribal Research Institute. By. Lalhmuaka – Rs. CONTENTS

• A hmahruai ….. i • Thuhmahruai ….. ii • Then Khatna: Chhim Lam ….. 1-13 • Then Hnihna: Zoram Pum Pui ….. 14-82 • Then Thumna ….. 83-118

23. MIZO SAKHUA It is the religion of the Mizo before the British rule – written in Mizo and its publication of the Institute. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 9/- CONTENTS

• Mizo Sakhaw Bul ….. 1 • Mizo Sakhaw Biak ….. 8 • Mizo Sakhaw Tum Ber

….. 16 • Mizo Sakhaw Biak Dan ….. 21 • Chawng (Chawnfang) ….. 25 • Dawino Chhui ….. 38 • Sedawi ….. 48 • Sekhuang, Mitthi Rawp Lam ….. 68 • Khuangchawi ….. 80 • Zaudawh ….. 90 • Ngawn Chawn …..

96 24. ZU IN MIZO SOCIETY This small book intended to reveal the actual position of Zu in Mizo Society in the past and present. It

- 8 - also tells the method of preparation. System of drinking and method of adulteration in the present days. It is the publication of the institute. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 7/- CONTENTS

• Zu & Chawl ….. 1-2 • Different kinds of Zu ….. 3-10 • Utensils etc. used for preparing & drin- king Zu ….. 11-13 • Drinking Occasions ….. 14-26 • Manner of Drinking ….. 27-30 • Zu & Religion ….. 31-35 • Different kinds of Zu ….. 36-37 • Zu & the British Officers ….. 38-39 • Zu & the Government Servants ….. 40-41 • Zu & the Non-Christian Mizo ….. 42-46 • Different kinds of Zu ….. 47-49 • Manner of Drinking ….. 50-51 • Adulteration ….. 52-54 • Zu & the Churches ….. 55-57 • Zu & Juvenile Delinquencies ….. 58-61 • Public Opinion of Zu ….. 62-67 • List of Persons Interviewed ….. 68-69

25. MIZO INFIAMNA This book contains different kinds of Mizo Indigenous Games of olden days and the present. It is written in Mizo and is the publication of Tribal Research Institute. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 14/- CONTENTS

• Inbuan ….. 1 • Inchai ….. 8 • Inberh Buan ….. 11 • Innuai ….. 13 • Invawkpui Nawr ….. 16 • Insukhawlh, Insuknawr ….. 18 • Insaihrui Pawh ….. 20 • Inhrui Pawh ….. 23 • Insuk Herh ….. 24 • Sukkhawh ….. 26 • Lung Inchawisiak ….. 28 • Lungden ….. 30 • Inzuan Kahlensiak ….. 32 • In Arpa Sual ….. 34 • In Arpa Thai ….. 36 • In Sesik ….. 37 • Lawnlem ….. 39 • Khawhding ….. 40 • Inlung Vawm Siak ….. 41 • Inbah ….. 42

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59 • Inkawihnawk ….. 68 • Inchheubah ….. 78 • Inkawlvawr ….. 88 • Arpa Kal ….. 96 • Zawnga Leilawn Dim Dim ….. 97 • Sakuh Uilut ….. 99 • Sakhi Bawpbai ….. 101 • Inphekphelen ….. 103 • Inpeh Kan ….. 105 • Kalchhet ….. 106 • Inbuk ….. 110 • Sanghar Ngul Lawn ….. 111 • Uisa Lehlin ….. 113 • Inrulpui Ludin ….. 115 • Tangkawng Chaw Zawn ….. 117 • Maimawm Rilsak ….. 119 • Zawngte Tui In ….. 121 • Utawk Sawh ….. 122 • Aithal Vah ….. 124 • Intawk ….. 126 • Siak Kaihbu or Kaihbu ….. 132 • Inhawngbi ….. 137 • Kahthek ….. 142 • Kahchik ….. 144 • Selem Chaih ….. 145 • Hamdawh ….. 147 • Chaihchin Chaih ….. 148 • Inbuh Vawr ….. 150 • Invailung Thlar ….. 154 • Pipu Suih ….. 157 • In Selem Chaih ….. 160 • Kahpuk or Kahpup ….. 164 • Lirhbiang ….. 166 • Intlar or Innawhlet ….. 168 • Pawnto ….. 171

26. PROGRESSIVE COLLOQUIAL EXERCISES IN THE LUSHAI LANGUAGE (out of stock) This book is one of the oldest publications concerning the people of Mizoram. It has unique importance for the study of Mizo Language. By. T.H. Lewin – Rs. 27. MIZO LAM THENKHATTE This book contains different kind of cultural dances of the Mizo with songs. It is written in Mizo. Published by Tribal Research Institute and helped students of the Institute of Music & Fine Arts. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 50/-

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• Chai Lam ….. 1-10 • Tlanglam ….. 11-26 • Chheih Lam (Chheih Zai) ….. 26-59 • Khuallam (Thingdim) ….. 60 • Khuallam (Lam Dan) ….. 62 • Sikpui Lam ….. 70 • Tangkawnga Vailak Lam ….. 73 • Saia Ketet ….. 75 • Hrang Lam ….. 77 • Lam Lam ….. 78 • Chawn Lam ….. 80 • Chawn Lam Hla ….. 81 • Pheiphit (Tumphit) Lam ….. 82 • Lamngui (Lammui) ….. 84 • Lamsai ….. 88 • Lamsai Hla I & II ….. 90 • Zangtalam ….. 91 • Zangtalam Hla ….. 92 • Sazawng Lam (Salawi Lam) ….. 94 • Khuai Lam ….. 95 • Burte Lam ….. 98 • Sarlamkai ….. 100 • Chawnglaizawn ….. 110 • Khelkhawn 1 ….. 120 • Khelkhawn Lam Hla-I ….. 122 • Khelkhawn II Lam Dan ….. 123 • Khelkhawn II Lam Hla ….. 125 • Paikawng Lam ….. 125 • Lamtleng ….. 127 • Dardin Hla or Lam ….. 129 • Darbu Hlate ….. 129-136 • Hlado leh Bawh Hla ….. 136-155 • I.M.F.A. Hla ….. 156-159 • Cheraw ….. 160-170

28. PAITE IN MIZORAM This book is an attempt to highlight the Socio-Economic life of Paite in Mizoram especially of their life in earlier days. It is the publication of the Tribal Research Institute. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. CONTENTS

• Origin & Languages ….. 1-13 • Village & the People ….. 14-23 • Occupation ….. 24-26 • Health ….. 27-30 • Village Administration ….. 31-44 • Religion ….. 45-59

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60-77 • Games ….. 78-81 • Festivals ….. 82-86 • Amusement ….. 87-95 • Hunting & Ceremony over

animals killed ….. 96-99 • Thangchhuah ….. 100-106 • Disposal of deads ….. 107-116 • Bibliography ….. 117-118 • Persons Interviewed ….. 119-120

29. THE ECONOMICS OF THE CENTRAL CHIN TRIBES This rare book is reprinted by Tribal Research Institute which is considered to be useful for study of Mizo Culture and History. By. H.N.C. Stevenson – Rs. CONTENTS

• The Application of Economic Theory to Chin Culture ….. 1 • The Social Background ….. 11 • Agriculture ….. 29 • Animal Husbandry ….. 47 • Hunting & Fishing ….. 62 • Forest Products ….. 71 • Land Tenure ….. 73 • Trade & Wage-earning ….. 101 • The Economics of the Household ….. 106 • The Economics of Social Obligations ….. 118 • The Economics of Justice ….. 148 • The economics of Religious Ritual ….. 156 • Wealth, Poverty & Debt ….. 164 • Conclusion ….. 182 • Glossary ….. 191 • Index ….. 194

30. A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF RIANG IN MIZORAM The book is an account of sub-tribe known as Riang Tribe living in Mizoram. It deals with the Socio-Economic and Cultural life of the people. The book is expected to help administrators and other departments to know about the minority tribe who settle in Mizoram. It is the publication of the Tribal Research Institute in 1988. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 102/- CONTENTS

• Origin & the Sub-Tribe ….. 1 • Village & the People ….. 13 • Village Administration System ….. 23 • Religion ….. 30 • Dresses & Ornaments ….. 43

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49 • Occupation: Food & Drink ….. 77 • Health ….. 97

31. PAWI CHANCHIN This book is an account of Socio-Economic life of the Pawi or Lai in Mizoram. It is also the publication of the Tribal Research Institute in 1988. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. CONTENTS

• Thuhmahruai ….. i-ii • A chhunga thute ….. iii • Hnam Tobul ….. 1-24 • Khua leh Mi chengte ….. 25-45 • Eizawnna ….. 46-62 • Hriselna Lam ….. 63-68 • Inrelbawl Dan ….. 69-81 • Zin leh Vai (Sakhua) ….. 82-103 • Inthawina ….. 104-118 • Inneih leh Inthen ….. 119-136 • Kut leh Intihhlimna Thil dangte ….. 137-147 • Timawi Tum chi leh Lam chi hrang hrang te ….. 148-155 • Sa Kah leh Aih ….. 156-166 • Ro leh Thuam ….. 167-175 • Mitthi Sawngbawl Dan ….. 176-194 • Mirawnte ….. 195-196 • Lehkhabu rawnte …..

197 32. KNOW YOUR OWN LAND – V This book is the record of the actual Socio-Economic and Cultural life of the people of East Lungdar Village and Thingsulthliah. It also describes their all round development during the period 1976-1977. It is also the publication of the Tribal Research Institute in 1990. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 12/- CONTENTS

• Forward ….. i • Preface ….. iii • East Lungdar Village ….. 1-70 • Thingsulthliah Village ….. 73-121 • Appendices ….. 122-

125

33. FIVE YEARS IN UNKNOWN JUNGLES The book is an account of the findings of the Lakhers Pioneer Mission, its work with Manners, Customs, Religious Rites and Ceremonies. It is reprinted by the Tribal Research Institute in 1988. By. Reginald A. Lorrain – Rs.

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• The Bugle Call ….. 1 • The Unknown Land ….. 11 • Off to the East ….. 20 • Lost to Civilization ….. 32 • Across the Hills ….. 48 • Piercing the Unknown ….. 59 • Alone, yet not Alone ….. 70 • Religious Beliefs ….. 88 • Food and the Devil ….. 110 • Home and Hearth ….. 129 • From Candle to Grave ….. 148 • War Tactics and Folklore ….. 162 • Rain and the Trapper ….. 177 • A Consort True ….. 199 • Training a Savage ….. 222 • The Lakher Princess ….. 239 • Back to Civilization ….. 249

34. BAWM CHANCHIN This book also is the publication of Tribal Research Institute and it deals with the Socio-Economic life of Bawm people, one of the sub-tribe of Mizo. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 23/- CONTENTS

• Hnam tobul leh thlang tlak dan ….. 1-7 • Khawtlang nunphung ….. 7-13 • Ei leh Bar dinhmun ….. 14-20 • Hriselna lam ….. 21-23 • Khawtlang inrelbawl dan ….. 23-27 • Inthawina ….. 27-34 • Sakhaw Biak ….. 34-39 • Nupui Pasal Inneih leh inthen chungchang ….. 39-43 • Infiamna ….. 44-45 • Rimawi leh lam chi hrang hrang ….. 45-51 • Sa kah leh Aih chungchang ….. 51-53 • Ro leh Rokhawm chungchang ….. 53-54 • Mitthi sawngbawl dan ….. 55-57

35. MIZO WOMEN TODAY (Out Of Stock) This small book deals with the present life of Mizo Women social, economic, education, employment and religious life. It is also the publication of Tribal Research Institute in 1991. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 24/- 36. I CHENNA RAM HRE RAWH – VII (ZAWLNUAM)

This small book is the 7th series in the Know Your Own Land series. It contains the Socio-Economic life and all round development of the people of Zawlnuam, a village on the North-Western belt of Mizoram.

- 14 - By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 12/- CONTENTS

• A Khua ….. 1 • Mi Chengte ….. 15 • Sakhuana leh Hnam Nunphung ….. 20 • Khawtlang Inawpna lehZirna lam …..27 • Khawtlang Hmasawnna Lam ….. 35 • Khawtlang Hmasawnna Thawktu Pawl ….. 69

37. MIZORAM DISTRICT GAZETTEER This book is the first publication of its kind by Tribal Research Institute emergence of the Union Territory upto the present day. It deals with History, People, Agriculture, Industries, Trade & Commerce, and Communication etc. of the state of Mizoram. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 100/- CONTENTS

• General ….. 1 • History ….. 21 • People ….. 61 • Agriculture & Irrigation ….. 101 • Industries ….. 127 • Banking, Trade & Commerce ….. 158 • Communication ….. 179 • Miscellaneous Occupation ….. 199 • Economic Trends ….. 208 • General Administration ….. 231 • Revenue Administration ….. 239 • Law & Other Justice ….. 251 • Other Departments ….. 266 • Local Self Government ….. 285 • Education & Culture ….. 299 • Medical & Public Health Service ….. 317 • Other Social Services ….. 337 • Public Life & Voluntary Social Service Organisations ….. 342 • Places & Interests ….. 365 • Appendices ….. 375 • Glossary ….. 383 • Index ….. 388 • Bibliography ….. 401 • Art Plates

38. GAZETTEER OF VILLAGES IN AIZAWL DISTRICT This book contains 238 villages within the District of Aizawl giving every details of each village within the period of 1986-1987. Records are given in Mizo. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 110/-

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• Thuhmahruai ….. i-ii • Khaw Hming ….. iii-v • Thilhming lamtawi leh hrilhfiahna ….. vi-vii • Khaw Chanchin ….. 1-119 • Khaikhawmna ….. 120-239

39. MIZO INNEIH ZIRCHIANNA It is about the customs manners of marriages among the Mizo society written in Mizo Language. It contains marriages before Christianity and modern ways. By. K. Laldinpuii – Rs. 125/- CONTENTS

• Inneih leh Nupui Pasal Neih Hun ….. 1-12 • Inrim ….. 13-15 • Palai Tirh ….. 16-22 • Sawmna/Invitation ….. 23-25 • Man leh Mual ….. 26-32 • Man Eitute ….. 33-43 • Hmeichhe Thuam leh Bungrua ….. 44-48 • Kohhran Dana Inneih ….. 49-61 • Inneih Ni-a Incheina ….. 62-65 • Inneih Lawm ….. 66-70 • Chhungkua ….. 71-73 • Inthen Dan ….. 74-77 • Sawn leh Falak ….. 78-80 • Rokhawm Chungchang ….. 81-85 • Puithuna ….. 86-91 • Mizo Hnam Peng Dangte Inneihna ….. 92-96 • Thuam Chhawm/Dowry Chungchang ….. 97-100 • Mizo Christian Marriage Act neih A Hun Tawh Em? ….. 101-104 • References ….. 105-107 • Picture

40. TUNHMA MIZO NUNPHUNG (out of stock) This book in Mizo is about the life of the Mizo before they were Christian. It deals with the village administration. Zawlbuk Institution, Zu (liquor) in the society, Religion, Sacrifices, Marriages, Agriculture and different kinds of traps for catching animals. By. 41. I CHENNA RAM HRE RAWH – VI (AIBAWK) This book is the survey report of Aibawk village situated on the south of Aizawl capital. It is written in Mizo and the sample survey was undertaken during 1990. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 25/- CONTENTS

• A Khua ….. 1-7 • A Khaw Michengte ….. 8-13 • Kohhran leh Khawtlang Nun ….. 14-21

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22-25 • Hmasawnna ….. 26-53 • Tlawmngai Pawlte ….. 54-66 • Political Party ….. 67-75

42. MIZO RAM CHHUAH DAN The book is about the Mizo way of hunting. What the hunters do when they killed animal and also how the hunted meat is distributed. It is written in Mizo and published in 1993. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 26/- CONTENTS

• Forward ….. i • Thuhmahruai ….. ii • Mizo ngaihhlut-Pasaltha leh Nula ….. 1-6 • Pasalthate ramchhuah dan ….. 6-10 • Sapel dan leh kah dan ….. 10-16 • Hlado leh Lasi ….. 17-29 • Sa kasha insem dan leh aih dan ….. 29-41 • Pasaltha/Sakap theite dinhmun ….. 41-46 • Thuhar Hrilhfiahna ….. 47-50

43. LUSEI HNAM ZAI It is the collection of 90 Lusei Poems of the past from these poems or songs some events of the past can be recollected. It was published in 1993 by Tribal Research Institute. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 21/- CONTENTS

• Pi Hmuaki Zai ….. 1 • Thailungi Hla ….. 1 • Hlado ….. 2 • Bawh Hla ….. 7 • Darmani Hla ….. 8 • Mangkhaia Zai ….. 10 • Lalvunga Zai ….. 10 • Neihlaia Zai ….. 11 • Lera Zai ….. 11 • Chawngchen Zai (Hlapui) ….. 12 • Chawngchen Zai (Zailam) ….. 13 • Chawngchen Zai (Nilen Zai) ….. 14 • Salu Lam (Hla zem) ….. 16 • Salu Lam Hla (Hlapui) ….. 17 • Lianlunga Zai ….. 17 • Chawnglula Suai Run Hla ….. 18 • Buizova Zai ….. 19 • Mual Lam Hla ….. 19 • Liandovate Hla ….. 19 • Chawngvungi Zai ….. 20

- 17 - • Lianchhiari Zai (Anmahni Chhungkaw chanchin) ….. 20 • Lianchhiari Zai (Nulat Tlangval Hla) ….. 21 • Laltheri Zai ….. 22 • Darpawngi Zai ….. 23 • Darpawngi Zai (Khawhar Zai) ….. 24 • Aikhiangi Zai ….. 25 • Darlenglehi Zai ….. 26 • Saikuti Zai ….. 28 • Saikuti Zai (Sahlam a phuahna) ….. 28 • Saikuti Zai (Lengzem Zai) ….. 29 • Saikuti Zai (Tuvunga Hla) ….. 29 • Saikuti Zai (Mihrang awihna hla) ….. 30 • Saikuti Zai (Salu aihna hla) ….. 30 • Saikuti Zai (Mitthi ngaih hla) ….. 31 • Saikuti Zai (Awithangpa zai) ….. 31 • Domangi Zai ….. 32 • Hmarkhawchhingi Zai ….. 32 • Lalman Zai ….. 33 • Lalthangkiuva Zai ….. 33 • Lianrikhumi Zai ….. 34 • Lungpuithenthangi Zai ….. 35 • Lengzem Zai ….. 35 • Awithangpa Zai (A fapa Lalawithanga thi a phuahna) ….. 46 • Awithangpa Zai (Nuthlawi Thangkungi) a phuahna) ….. 47 • Awithangpa Zai (Lova sava ven a phuahna) ….. 48 • Awithangpa Zai (Rengchal a phuahna) ….. 48 • Awithangpa Zai (Tachhip Lal nula a phuahna) ….. 48 • Puma Zai ….. 49 • Tlanglam Zai (Puma Zai) ….. 50 • Chalmar Zai ….. 51 • Lengzem Zai ….. 52 • Ramthar Zai ….. 53 • Hrangchhawni Zai ….. 54 • Labour Zai ….. 56 • Nidul Zai ….. 57 • Liando Hla ….. 61 • Lam Lam Hla ….. 62 • Tinna Hla ….. 62 • Chawn Lam Zai ….. 62 • Lammui Hla ….. 63 • Lamsai Hla ….. 64 • Khelkhawn Lam Hla ….. 64 • Paikawng Lam Hla ….. 65 • Chawngchen Zai (Lumtui Zai) ….. 65 • (a) Chawngchen Zai (Lumtui Zai) ….. 66

- 18 - • Tlangkhaw Zai ….. 67 • Buangkhaw Zai ….. 68 • Laldanga Awi Awi Zai ….. 68 • Thanhranga Tah Hla ….. 69 • Rorehlova Hla ….. 69 • Zadenga Hla ….. 70 • Tuchhingpa Zai ….. 70 • Salam zai ….. 71 • Valzawi Zai ….. 71 • Nilen Zai ….. 72 • Sailo Zai ….. 72 • Sikpui Lam Hla ….. 73 • Saia Ketet Lam Hla ….. 74 • Tangkawnga Vailak Lam Hla ….. 74 • Hrang Lam Hla ….. 75 • Tlangnuam Zai ….. 75 • Chhunruii Zai ….. 76 • Darchhama Zai ….. 77 • Puma Zai Siper ….. 78 • Sailo Zai ….. 80 • Khawhar Zai ….. 82 • Thlawh Zai ….. 83 • Thlek Zai ….. 83 • Thlang Zai ….. 84

44. MIZOTE KHAWSAK PHUNG This small book deals with four topics in Mizo life viz.; (i) Entertainment of a quest (ii) Mizo Children (iii) Disposal of death bodies and (iv) Agricultural life. It is written in Mizo and published in 1993. CONTENTS

• Mizo-te Mikhual inthlendan ….. 1-6 • Vailen hnu ….. 7-11 • Mizo Naupangte ….. 12-23 • Mizo-te Mitthi sawngbawl dan ….. 24-45 • Mizo-te Thlawhhma lak dan ….. 46-89

45. A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF RANGLONG It is an account of Ranglong one of the not-much-known sub-tribes living on the western belt of Mizoram. It deals with their co-tribes and clans, the village administration, religion, social life, customs and traditions. It is the Tribal Research Institute Publication. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 11/- CONTENTS

• Introduction ….. 1-6 • Co-Tribes & Clans ….. 7-13 • Village Administration ….. 13-21 • Religion ….. 22-33

- 19 - • Social Life, Customs & Traditions ….. 33-47

46. MIZO INCHEINA This small book deals with dresses and ornaments of six sub-tribes of Mizoram viz.; (i) Lusei (ii) Pawi (iii) Paite (iv) Riang (v) Chakma and (vi) Mara. It was published in 1993 and written in Mizo. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 14/- CONTENTS

• Lusei Inchei dan ….. 1-7 • Pawi Inchei dan ….. 7-13 • Paite Inchei dan ….. 13-16 • Riang Inchei dan ….. 16-20

• Chakma Inchei dan ….. 22-27 • Lehkhabu rawnte ….. 28

47. LUSEI LEH A VELA HNAM DANGTE This book deals with the sub-tribe Lusei and their neighbouring tribes. It is in Mizo, published in 1955 and reprinted in 1994 by the of Art & Culture Department, Mizoram, Aizawl. By. Pastor Vanchhunga – Rs. 48/- CONTENTS

• Run lui kan thlak hma ….. 1-14 • Run leh Tiau lui inkar ….. 15-41 • Chhakchhuakho, Hualngo leh Hualhang ….. 42-80 • Thuang hrang paruka Lushai Hills kal peltute ….. 81-121 • Sailo leh a thuihruai, Lusei tawng hmang- ho Tiau lui kanna ….. 122-154 • Lalpuiliana fapa – Lalsavunga ….. 155-192 • Lalchera fapa Rolura ….. 193-270 • British Sawrkar lo thlen kum 1887 ….. 271-326

48. GUIDE TO MIZORAM – I This book is prepared to help and guide people visiting Mizoram. It contains vital information about the state in nutshell and villages they would come across from Silchar to Aizawl, the state capital. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 16/- CONTENTS

• General Information of Mizoram ….. 1-26 • Vairengte ….. 26-30 • Bilkhawthlir ….. 30-36 • Kolasib ….. 37-44 • Thingdawl ….. 44-46 • N. Bualpui ….. 46-48 • Kawnpui ….. 48-50 • Zanlawn ….. 50-52 • Serkhan ….. 52-54 • Lungdai ….. 54-56

- 20 - • Sihphir …..

56-58 • Selesih ….. 58-60 • Durtlang ….. 60-62

49. THE TRIBES OF MIZORAM A DESERTATION (out of stock) This book collects brief information about six tribal groups of Mizoram viz. Lusei, Pawi (Lai), Lakher (Mara), Ranglong) Riang and Chakma it was published in 1994. By. …………….. – Rs. 20/- 50. MIZO THILHLUI THENKHATTE (OBJECTS OF MIZO ANTIQUITY) This book contains colour photographs of 35 different rare objects which bear historical and cultural importance. All the objects are furnished with a brief story and cultural importance both in English and Mizo. The book was published in 1993. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 80/- 51. GUIDE TO MIZORAM – II & III This book contains guide for visitor from Aizawl to Lunglei in Part-II and Aizawl to Champhai in Part-III. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 32/- CONTENTS

• General Information of Mizoram ….. 1-24 • General Information of Lunglei ….. 25 • Bung Picnic Spot ….. 26 • Tuirial ….. 26 • Seling ….. 27-30 • Thunsulthliah ….. 30-32 • Tlungvel ….. 33-34 • Phulmawi ….. 34-35 • Khumtung ….. 35-37 • Chhingchhip ….. 37-39 • Chhiahtlang ….. 39-41 • Serchhip ….. 41-44 • Keitum ….. 44-46 • Bungtlang ….. 46-48 • Rawpui ….. 48-50 • Pangzawl ….. 50-52 • Thiltlang ….. 52-54 • Hnahthial ….. 54-56 • Leite ….. 56-57 • New Dawn ….. 58 • Zobawk ….. 58-60 • Hrangchalkawn ….. 60-61 • Theiriat ….. 61-62

- 21 - • Lunglei …..

62-67 • General Information of Champhai ….. 68 • Bung Picnic Spot ….. 68 • Tuirial ….. 68-70 • Seling ….. 70-72 • Saitual ….. 73-76 • Dulte ….. 76-78 • Kawlkulh ….. 78-81 • Khawzawl ….. 81-83 • Tuipui ….. 84 • Champhai ….. 84-91

52. GAZETTEER OF VILLAGES IN LUNGLEI DISTRICT This book contains records of 97 villages within the Lunglei District giving every details of each village during 1993 and 1994. Records are given in Mizo and was published in 1995. By. ……………. – Rs. 58/- CONTENTS

• Khaw Hming (Zawnawlna) ….. i • Khaw Chanchin ….. 1-97 • Khaikhawmna ….. 98-103

53. I CHENNA RAM HRE RAWH – VIII It is a sample village survey report of two villages viz. Lungsen and Serkawr. The survey work was carried out during 1993-1995. The report is written in Mizo and published in 1995. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 22/- CONTENTS

• Lungsen *A lo indin tan dan ….. 1 *Mi chengte ….. 8 *Khawtlang inawpdan ….. 12 *Eizawnna ….. 16 *Hmasawnna lam ….. 21

• Serkawr *A tobul ….. 37 *Michengte leh khawtlang nun ….. 58 *Hmasawnna lam ….. 75 *Tlawmngai Pawlte ….. 96 *Sakhua lam ….. 101 54. MIZO LAL ROPUITE This book contains history of fourteen chiefs of the Mizo in the nineteenth century. All the records are written in Mizo and the book was published in 1996. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 75/-

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• Thuhma ….. v • Thuhmahruai ….. vii-viii • Lallula ….. 1-36 • Sibuta ….. 37-61 • Nikuala ….. 62-92 • Vanhnuailiana ….. 93-111 • Dokulha ….. 112-141 • Suakpuilala ….. 142-163 • Bengkhuaia ….. 164-179 • Lalburha ….. 180-197 • Vanpuilala ….. 198-215 • Kairuma ….. 216-241 • Hausata ….. 242-252 • Pawibawia ….. 253-265 • Lalpua ….. 266-276 • Rothangpuia ….. 277-304 • References ….. 305

55. GENEALOGICAL TREE OF MIZO It contains the genealogy of different Mizo ruling clans and different tribes and sub-tribes of Mizo from page to page three hundred and forty seven. It is written in Mizo dialect and published in 1996. By. Chawngkunga – Rs.165/- CONTENTS

• Thuhmahruai • Genealogical Tree of: -

*Sailo’ *Chenkual *Thangluah *Hualngo *Ralte *Fenngo (Hmar) *Fanai *Jahau *Hauhulh *Hnialum *Lakher *Thado *Paihte

• Mizo hnam peng hrang hrangte • India Constitution-in Mizo min dah dan • Mi chi hrang hrang rawnte • Lehkhabu rawnte

56. CHAKMA CHANCHIN

- 23 - This book is an account of the Chakma their origin-socio-economic life-language-dhort stories and legends and proverbs etc. It is written in Mizo and published in 1996. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 156/- CONTENTS

• Chakma Hnam lo chhuahna bull eh an lo darhzau dan ….. 1-38 • Mizoram Chakma (from 1872) ….. 39-81 • Chakma Hnam zia leh khawsak dan ….. 82-162 • Chakma ten Hnamdang Nun an lakte ….. 163-177 • Chakma Sakhua ….. 178-236 • Chakma Sakhaw Biak dan leh rindan Sakhaw dangin a khawih danglamna te ….. 237-266 • Chakma Tawng ….. 267-308 • Chakma Hlate ….. 309-323 • Thawnthu ….. 324-355 • Tawng Upa leh Thufing ….. 356-371 • Chakma Hnam peng hrang hrangte ….. 372-374 • Lehkhabu rawnte ….. 374-383

57. RIANG CHANCHIN A brief account of Riangs in Mizoram was published in English in 1986 by the Tribal Research Institute, Aizawl. The present Mizo edition was published in 1996. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 38/- 58. GUIDE TO MIZORAM – IV This Guide Book is the third publication in the series. The first part was from Silchar to Aizawl. The second & third part was from Aizawl to Lunglei and Aizawl to Champhai. The present book is a guide to western belt of Mizoram – from Aizawl to Kanhmun, Aizawl to West Kawnpui and Aizawl to Marpara. It was published in 1996. By. Tribal Research Institute – Rs. 22/- CONTENTS

• General Information of Mizoram ….. 1-20 • General Information of Aizawl-Kanhmun ….. 21-22 • Sairang ….. 22-25 • Tlawnglei ….. 25 • Lengpui ….. 25-27 • Rawpuichhip ….. 27-28 • Dapchhuah (Tut) ….. 28-30 • W. Phaileng ….. 30-32 • Teirei ….. 32-33 • Damparengpui ….. 33-34 • Serhmun ….. 34-35 • W. Bunghmun ….. 35-36 • Kawrtethawveng ….. 36-38 • Tuidam ….. 38-39

- 24 - • Kawrthah …..

39-41 • Rengdil ….. 41-42 • Zamuang ….. 42-43 • Zawlnuam ….. 43-46 • Borai ….. 46 • Bungthuam ….. 46-47 • Moraicherra ….. 48 • Kanhmun ….. 48-50 • Dampui ….. 50-51 • Mamit ….. 51-53 • Darlak ….. 53-54 • Bawngva ….. 54-55 • General Information of Aizawl-W. Kawnpui ….. 55-56 • Chikha ….. 56 • Tuipuibari-I ….. 56-57 • Tuipuibari-II ….. 57-58 • Kawnpui West ….. 58-59 • General Information of Aizawl-Marpara ….. 60 • Chhippui-Kawnmawi ….. 60-61 • Lallen ….. 61-62 • Hnahthialzawl ….. 62 • Saithah ….. 63-64 • Phuldungsei ….. 64-65 • W. Phulpui ….. 65 • Pukzing ….. 66 • Vengthar ….. 67 • Marpara (Hruiduk) ….. 68-

69 59. THE EARLIER MIZO SOCIETY In this book are sewn together 3 booklets by the same Author which were printed and published in 1975 by the Tribal Research Institute. The first part deals with status of Mizo women in early Mizo Society. The second part deals with the Mizo Chief and his administration in the past and the third part deals with men’s dormitory of the Mizo in the past. By. Dr. (Mrs.) N. Chatterjee, M.A.D.Phil – Rs. 80/- CONTENTS

• Status of Women ….. 1-30 • The Mizo Chief ….. 31-58 • Zawlbuk ….. 59-93

60. THE HILL TRACTS OF CHITTAGONG AND THE DWELLERS THEREIN This book is one of the very rare but valuable books. It might be the first book the Mizo tribes were written by the author, Capt. T.H. Lewin, whom the Mizo coined his name ‘Thanglian.’ The book deals not only of the Mizo tribes in the name of Looshai, Pangkho, Shendoo, Khumi but also the Chukmas, Mrungs etc.

- 25 - residing there in the hill tracts which are all valuable information of the past. Reprinted in 2004. By. T.H. Lewin – Rs. 120/- CONTENTS

• The Hill Tracts ….. 1-40 • The Hill Tribes (Sons of the River) ….. 41-107 • The Hill Tribes (Sons of the River)-continued ….. 109-167 • Appendices ….. 168-213

61. HANDBOOK OF THE LUSHAI COUNTRY This book is also a very rare book reprinted by Tribal Research Institute in 2005. As the book, though professing to be only “A Handbook of the Lushai Country” it also contains information on the Chittagong District and the Hill Tracts of the past, which are found to be valuable for students and scholars. CONTENTS

• The Chittagong Hill District ….. 1 • The Chittagong Hill Tracts ….. 26 • Political Geography ….. 26 • Civil Divisions ….. 27 • Polie and Measures Taken to Product Border ….. 28 • Mountains ….. 32 • Rivers ….. 34 • Lakes ….. 38 • Geology and Mineralogy ….. 38 • Forests ….. 40 • Meteorology and Climate ….. 43 • Hill Tribes ….. 46 • The Tipperahs ….. 52 • Town and Village ….. 55 • Natural History ….. 57 • Method of Civilization ….. 60 • Trade ….. 61 • Trans ….. 63 • The Lushai Country ….. 64 • I-The Lushains ….. 67 • II-The Shendus ….. 71 • III-The Chains ….. 74 • Account of Lushai Raids and the Expe- dition of 1871-1872 ….. 79 • Account of Further Raids by the Shendus and the Expedition of 1885-1889 ….. 90 • Report on Demagri Lungleh Road, and on the Coolies Employed on its Construction ….. 110 • Report on the Advanced Post at Lungleg ….. 123

- 26 - • Vocabulary of the Lushai and Shendu Language ….. 126 • Average Rainfall and Temperature of Chittagong ….. 130 • Operations of the Chain field Force, 1988-1989 ….. 133

62. CHANGING POSITION OF MIZO WOMEN This book as its name signifies deals with the changing position and status of Mizo women in every sphere of life. By. Miss Lalfakzuali – Rs. 125/- CONTENTS

• Introduction ….. 1 • Women of Modern Mizo Society ….. 13 • Welfare Programme available for Women Particularly under the State Government Including Central Social welfare Board ….. 55 • Conclusion ….. 68

63. DICTIONARY OF THE LUSHAI LANGUAGE This is the first Mizo-English Dictionary by the Pioneer Missionaries, published in 1940 by The Asiatic Society. The Dictionary had been reprinted 4 times. The present one is reprinted in 2008 by the grant received from Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata. By. J.H. Lorrain CONTENTS

• Foreward ….. III • Introduction ….. V-XIV • Preface ….. V • Orthography ….. VII • Explanatory Notes on Signs & Symbols used … X • Modifications (With Reference Table) ..… XI • Omissions ….. XII • Dictionary ….. 1-576

64. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OF MIZORAM(1998) This book contains Important Documents concerning the present Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram. By. C. Chawngkunga CONTENTS

• Documents concerning the present Tripura…..4-115 • Documents concerning the present Manipur …116-222 • Documents concerning the present Mizoram …223-384

65. PIONEER TRAILS AND TRIUMPH (19271997) Personal Memoirs of Life and Work as a Pioneer Missionary among the Chin Tribes of Burma. It is an account of the author published by J.H. Merrian in 1927. This rare book was reprinted in 1997 for students and scholars by the Art & Culture Department.

- 27 - By. Laura hardin Carson CONTENTS

• Family, Childhood and School Days ….. 1 • Conversion and Pioneer Hardships ….. 23 • College and Call to Mission Work …. 37 • First Voyage to Burma ….. 54 • Early Experiences as a Missionary ….. 64 • Vacation days and Missionary Trials ….. 77 • Shwe Po and Aung Bwin ….. 85 • Marriage and First Mission to Chins ….. 94 • First return to America ….. 106 • Ma Wine and Ma Pu ….. 113 • Jungle Trips ….. 119 • Ko So, Ko Min and Maung Tun ….. 126 • Queer Customs and Thrilling Experiences ….. 131 • Second return to America ….. 139 • Beyond the Pale of Civilization ….. 145 • Loving the Unlovely ….. 162 • Working under Difficulties ….. 166 • Emergency return to America ….. 173 • A Medical Missionary for Haka ….. 184 • Mr. Carson’s Last Tour ….. 180 • Carrying on Alone ….. 200 • A Leper’s Fate and the Sequel ….. 206 • New Recruits and Third Return ….. 211 • Back to the Field again ….. 216 • Meeting New Problems ….. 222 • Native Insurrection – During World War ….. 226 • Dealing with Famine and ‘Flu’ ….. 238 • A Great Opportunity – Providentially Met ….. 244 • Severing Tender Ties ….. 248

66. MATERIAL CULTURE OF THE MIZO In this book are found many cultural materials used in the daily life of the Mizo People from time immemorial. All possible objects and materials from the tiniest are accounted in this book. It was published in 2000. By. Lianhmingthanga CONTENTS

• Snares, Deadfalls & Traps….. 1-11 • Agriculture Implements ….. 12-15 • Games’ Implements ….. 16-24 • Musical Instruments ….. 25-32 • Pottery ….. 33-35 • Hunting ….. 36-46 • Weapons ….. 47-53 • Fishing Implements ….. 54-63 • Clothes & Ornaments ….. 64-86

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87-90 • Religious & Ceremonial Objects ….. 91-103 • Miscellaneous Materials ….. 104-115 • Conclusion ….. 116-117 • List of Persons Interviewed ….. 118 • References & Selected Bibliography ….. 119 • Appendix

….. 121-123 67. LUSHAI CHRYSALIS This book is an interesting account of the author while he was in the Lushai Country. It was first published in 1949 and reprinted by the Tribal Research Institute in 1997. By. A.G. Mc. Call CONTENTS

• General Theme ….. 7 • Preface ….. 15 • Orthography ….. 18 • The Land We Arrive In ….. 19 • An Outline of Known History in Lushai ….. 34 • Spirit Glimmerings ….. 67 • Lushai Customs so Far as They concern Legal & Social Relations ….. 95 • The Bawi Controversy – 1910-1911 ….. 121 • Litigation ….. 132 • Indigenous Mode of Living ….. 165 • The First Forty years of Contacts ….. 196 • Lushai Chrysalis ….. 237 • Lushai Small Talk ….. 287 • Farewell Lushai

….. 304 • Appendices

….. 312 68. THE MIZO HEROES As its name implies the book contains about the life history of 24 Mizo Heroes. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Hnawncheuva ….. 1-16 • Hranghleia ….. 17-26 • Saizahawla ….. 27-37 • Chawngbawla ….. 38-43 • Darchhinga ….. 44-45 • Darhnawka ….. 46-51 • Nghatebaka ….. 52-53 • Ngurbawnga ….. 54-57 • Hualsikhuma ….. 58-59

- 29 - • Kairuma …..

60- • Karhluana & Chawnbura ….. 61-63 • Khuangchera ….. 64-74 • Neuva ….. 75-78 • Pawngvina ….. 79-81 • Rorehlova ….. 82-85 • Sawibuanga ….. 86-88 • Taitesena ….. 89-95 • Tawkthiala ….. 96-99 • Thawmvunga ….. 100-108 • Vanapa ….. 109-119 • Vungkawnga ….. 120 • Zabiaka ….. 121-122 • Zampuimanga ….. 123-125 • Zingkela ….. 126-130

69. A FLY ON THE WHEEL This rare and interesting book is an account of the author himself in the military service since he joined and contemplated his entire service for the nation. By. T.H. Lewin CONTENTS

• Looking Back (1875-1858) ….. 1 • Central India (1859) ….. 28 • The Indian Police Service (1861-1862 ) ….56 • Hazaribagh (1862-1863) ….. 73 • Hazaribagh – continued (1863-1864) …..83 • Noacolly (1864-1865) ….. 103 • Chittagong (1864-1865) ….. 123 • The Shendus (1865-1866) ….. 146 • The Hill Tracts of Chittagong (1866-1867) ….. 183 • The Hill Tracts of Chittagong – continued(1867) ….. 209 • The Hill Tracts of Chittagong – continued(1867-1868)….. 236 • The Lushai Expedition (1871-1872) ….. 255 • Conclusion ….. 291

70. THE PANG OF MIZORAM (Ethnographic Study) This small book deals with the life of the Pang of Mizoram in a nut-shell. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Orientation ….. 1-13 • Settlement at Lentlang ….. 14-39 • Custom and Tradition ….. 40-56 • Conclusion ….. 57-61 • APPENDIX – Simple conversational sentence ….. 62 Parts of the body ….. 66

- 30 - Wild Birds ….. 67 Parts of a House ….. 67 Domestic Animals ….. 68 Wild Animals ….. 69 Family relationship ….. 69 Clothings ….. 70 Instruments ….. 70 • List of Books ….. 71-74

71. THE MIZO FOLK TALES This book contains 32 Folktales of the Mizo, which are all interesting especially for the Non-Mizo people. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• The Dog & the Goat ….. 1 • The Tortoise & the Monkeys ….. 2 • Chemtatrawta ….. 5 • Chhura & Chengkek ….. 7 • Samdala ….. 8 • A Girl and a Monkey ….. 10 • Chepahakhata ….. 12 • Tlana and the Monkeys ….. 15 • The Widow’s Foolish Son ….. 17 • Chhura Whistling ….. 19 • Chhurbura ….. 20 • Chhura the Great ….. 21 • Story of Grand Daddy Bear and the Monkey….. 23 • The Widow’s Son ….. 24 • The Bear’s Water Hole ….. 26 • Laltheri & Chalthanga ….. 28 • Chertuala & Darthiangi ….. 32 • Hrangkhupa & Hawnglaia ….. 36 • Kawrdumbeli & Vazunteii ….. 42 • Chhuanvawra ….. 45 • Lianchhiari & Chawngfianga ….. 49 • Thlijrangthanga & Aithangveli ….. 55 • Tumchhingi & Raldawna ….. 58 • Hlawndawhthanga ….. 62 • Lasiri, Lasari, Thangsira & Thangzaia ….. 67 • Thinlanga ….. 73 • Chawngmawii & Hrangchhuana ….. 75 • Ngaiteii ….. 78 • Runginu & Thialtea ….. 81 • Rahtea ….. 84 • Two sisters searching cucumber ….. 87 • Thlanrawkpa Khuangchawi ….. 88

72. CHIN-LUSHAI LAND This book deals with the Chin-Lushai Land inclu-ding a description of the various expeditions into the Chin-

- 31 - Lushai Hills and the final annexation of the country. It was first printed in 1893 and reprinted for the second time in 2008. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Geographical & Ethnological ….. 1 • The Lushai expedition of 1871-1872 – Operations of the Cachar Column …..13 • The Lushai Expedition of 1871-1872 con- • tinued – Operations of the Chittagong Col. ….. 29 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889 – • Attack on Lieut. Stewart’s Party & other Lushai Raids ….. 38 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889 continued – Advance on Howsata’s Village ….. 48 • Military Operations in the Northern Chin Hills, 1888-1889 ….. 60 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 – OnThe March with the 2nd Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles ….. 71 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 continued – Concentration of the Southern Chin Column at Pakokku and Advance to Kan ….. 84 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1990 continued – Advance of the Southern Chin Column to Haka-Rawvan ….. 95 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 Continued – Advance of the Southern Chin column to Haka-Yokwa ….. 122 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 conti- nued – Advance of the Southern Chin Column to Haka-Haka ….. 140 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 conti- nued – Advance of the Southern Chin Column to the Tashon Capital and Close of the Ope- rations ….. 161 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 conti- nued – Operations of the Southern Lushai Column ….. 184 • TheChin- Lushai Expedition of 1889-1890 conti- nued – Operations of the Northern Lushai Column ….. 209 • General Information regarding the Chins ….. 225

73. THE CHIN HILLS VOL. – I This rare book also is an account of the Geography, Natural History and early dealings with the Chins and Lushais; with several expeditions. By. Carey & Tuck CONTENTS

• Preface ….. 1

- 32 - • The Country & The People

….. 1 • Geography, Natural History, & c .…. 5 • Early dealings with the Chins Lushais and ….. 12 • The Chin-Lushai Expedition (1889-1990) …..32 • The Events of 1890-1891 ….. 42 • The expeditions of 1891-1892 including the Lushai relief march ….. 54 • The events of 1892-1893 including the Siyin-Nwengal rebellion ….. 80 • The events of 1893-1894 ….. 99 • The events of 1894-1895 ….. 114 • The History of Sokte tribe ….. 118 • The History of Siyin tribe ….. 127 • The History of Thados, Yos and nwites ….. 135 • The Tashon and its tributaries, the Yahows and Whenohs ….. 141 • History of the Lais, Hakas, Klangklangs Yokwas, Kapis and Thettas ….. 152 • Manners and Customs – The general characteristics of the people, their appear- ance, clothing, ornaments and coiffure ….. 165 • Manners and Customs – Villages and houses, domestic animals, food & cooking, smoking, nicotine sipping, liquors and diseases and their mode of treatment ….. 174 • Manners and Customs – Feasts, marriages, births, deaths, funerals and oaths ….. 186 • Manners and Customs – Superstitions & beliefs ….. 195 • Manners and Customs – The position of Chiefs in regard to the people, slaves and slavery ….. 200 • Civil and Criminal Laws ….. 205 • Crops, manufacturers and trade ….. 210 • Hunting & Fishing ….. 215 • The arms of the Chins and the local manu- facture of gunpowder and bullets ….. 220 Raids and methods of warfare ….. 227

74. THE CHIN HILLS VOL. – II In this volume are given Gazetteer of Villages in the Northern, Central and Southern Chin Hills with Road Survey. By. Carey & Tuck CONTENTS

• Gazetteer of villages in the Northern Chin Hills ….. iii-xx

- 33 - • Gazetteer of villages in the Central Chin Hills ….. xxxii-lxxi • Gazetteer of villages in the Southern Chin Hills ….. lxxix-ci • Villages tributary to Manipur and lying north of the Chin Hills ….. cxv-cxxv • List of Road Reports in the Northern Chin Hills ….. cxxxi-cixxxi.i • List of Road Reports in the Central Chin Hills ….. clxxxviii-cxcvi • List of Road Reports in the Southern

Chin Hills …... cxcviii-cclv 75. SEMINAR & IMPORTANT PAPERS This is a compilation of Seminar and Impor-tant Papers on the History, Culture and Literature in Mizo. There are some topics written in English at the end of book. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• History ….. 1-106 • Culture ….. 107-184 • Literature ….. 185-241 • English Section ….. 242-282

76. KHUMI HNAM CHANCHIN Khumi are one of the minority tribes living on the western part of Mizoram. In this small book are accounted their past history on religion, socio-economics etc. life of the Khumi people. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Thuhmasa ….. i • Thuhma ….. ii • Introduction ….. 1 • Luite ….. 3 • Hmanlai Chanchin ….. 4 • Ralthah Sawngbawl dan ….. 7 • Khumi Sakhua ….. 9 • Khumi Intihhlimna ….. 11 • Nulat Tlangval ….. 11 • Nupui Pasal Inneih ….. 12 • Inkal pawhna ….. 14 • Thubuai Hlabuai ….. 15 • Lam leh Rimawi ….. 18 • Kut ….. 21 • Khumi Literature ….. 22

- 34 - 77. SAKHUA This book deals with the different religious of the Mizo Tribal groups in the past (i.e. before conversion to Christianity); and religious of the neighbouring other tribals. Part-III of the book deals with the other world religions. By. C. Chawngkunga CONTENTS

• Bawng ….. 1 • Bawm ….. 8 • Darlawng ….. 16 • Hmar ….. 29 • Lusei ….. 32 • Mara ….. 57 • Ralte ….. 65 • Thado ….. 71 • Paite ….. 77 • Pawi (Jahau) ….. 87 • Pawi (Thlantlang) ….. 112 • Abor Sakhua ….. 113 • Chakma ….. 138 • Jadonang ….. 187 • Naga Sakhua ….. 198 • Paucinhau ….. 220 • Tripuri ….. 230 • Tuikuk (Riang) ….. 239 • Buddhism ….. 248 • Confucianism ….. 261 • Hinduism ….. 269 • Jainism ….. 275 • Judaism ….. 280 • Mohammedanism ….. 297 • Shintoism ….. 315 • Sikhism ….. 319 • Taoism ….. 321 • Zoroastrianism ….. 326

78. MIZO LENGKHAWM HLA BU This is a traditional Christian Hym/Songs Collected by the Art & Culture Department. It contains 150 songs with Tonic Solfa which were not printed in ‘Kristian Hlabu’ or ‘Hla Thar Bu’. It was printed in 1999 by the Art & Culture Department. By. Art & Culture Department 79. MIZO RO, THIL LEH HMANRUATE This small book is also a collection of Mizo Material Culture; in construction of dwelling house, tools and implements,

- 35 - Mizo Dyes, Traps & Snares, Musical Instruments, Fishing and past religion of the Mizo. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Forward ….. ii • Thuhmahruai ….. iii-iv • Introduction ….. v-xii • Lemziakte ….. xiv-xvii • Mizo In sakna hmanrua ….. 1 • Mizo In peng leh inchhung thil hrang hrangte … 8 • Mizo hriamhrei leh hmanraw chi hrang ….. 19 • Mizo Rohlu deuh deuhte ….. 61 • Mizo Rawng neihte ….. 71 • Thang chi hrang hrangte ….. 73 • Rimawi chi hrangte ….. 94 • Mizo Sangha man dan ….. 104 • Sakhua ….. 116

80. MIZO PASALTHATE This book contains writings on 22 Mizo Heroes of the past. The Tribal research Institute organised Essay Competition in 1998, 117 subnitted their writings, which were edited and compiled; and then published in 1991 by the institute. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Hnawncheuva ….. 1-42 • Hranghleia ….. 43-85 • Saizahawla ….. 106-107 • Chawngbawla ….. 107-120 • Darhnawka ….. 121-140 • Nghatebaka ….. 141-150 • Ngurbawnga ….. 146-150 • Huaisikhuma ….. 151-153 • Karhluana leh Chawnbura ….. 154-158 • Khuangchera ….. 159-171 • Neuva ….. 172-179 • Pawngvina ….. 180-183 • Rorehlova ….. 184-197 • Sawibunga ….. 198-203 • Taitesena ….. 204-213 • Tawkthiala ….. 214-218 • Thawmvunga ….. 219-228 • Vanapa ….. 229-242 • Zabiaka ….. 243-245 • Zampuimanga ….. 246-250 • Zingkela ….. 251-260 • Zakapa ….. 261-268

- 36 - 81. MIZO THAWNTHU This book contains 26 Mizo Folktales collected from various sources. Many folktales have been forgotten and discarded by the present generation. As revival of such folktales this book was compiled and published in 1992 by the Tribal Research Institute. No sooner, the books were sold out and reprinting have been done for two times in 1997 and 2008 by the institute. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Thil bul-Pi pute ti ti ….. 1 • Unau Fanghma to zawng ….. 19 • Samdala ….. 22 • Chemtatrawta ….. 25 • Chehpahakhata ….. 28 • Kawrdumbela ….. 32 • Thinlanga ….. 36 • Lasiri leh Lasari-Thangsira leh Thangzaia ….. 39 • Keimingi leh Khualtungamtawna ….. 45 • Chawngmawii leh Hrangchhuana ….. 50 • Runginu leh Thialtea ….. 54 • Sazaltepa leh Bakvawmtepu ….. 57 • Thailungi ….. 60 • Rimenhawii ….. 64 • Chawngchilhi ….. 68 • Ngaiteii ….. 71 • Nuchhimi ….. 75 • Mauruangi ….. 79 • Sakuh leh Sakhi ….. 92 • Satel leh Zawng ….. 96 • Sanghar leh Arpui leh Arte ….. 99 • Nula leh Zawng ….. 103 • Zawngte leh Savawm ….. 106 • Sakhi leh Satel Intlansiak-Chungleng leh Hnuaileng Indo ….. 109 • Rahtea ….. 113 • Rairahtea ….. 116

82. MIZO INCHEINA This small booklet contain traditional dresses of the different tribes living in Mizoram viz., Lusei traditional dress, Pawi traditional Dress, Paite traditional dress, Riang (Bru) traditional dress, Chakma traditional dress and Mara traditional dress. It was published in 1991 by the Tribal Research Institute in Mizo Dialect. By. Tribal Research Institute CONTENTS

• Lusei Inchei dan ….. 1-7 • Pawi Inchei dan ….. 7-13 • Paite Inchei dan ….. 13-16

- 37 - • Riang Inchei dan ….. 16-20 • Chakma Inchei dan….. 22-27 • Lehkhabu rawnte ….. 28

LIST OF BOOKS 1. THE LUSHAI KUKI CLANS 2. THE LAKHERS 3. A MONOGRAPH ON LUSHAI CUSTOMS AND CEREMONIES 4. THE LUSHAI EXPEDITION (1871-1872) (out of stock) 5. MILITARY REPORT ON THE CHIN-LUSHAI COUNTRY 6. HISTORY OF THE ASSAM RIFLES (out of stock) 7. THE LUSHAI HILLS (out of stock) 8. THE LUSHAIS (1878-1889) 9. WILD RACES OF SOUTH EASTERN INDIA (out of stock) 10. A BOTANICAL TOUR IN THE SOUTH LUSHAI HILLS 11. THE FLORA OF THE LUSHAI HILLS (out of stock) 12. LUSHAIS AND MANIPOORIS 13. PUAN THE PRIDE OF MIZORAM 14. MONOLITHS & LANDMARKS OF MIZORAM 15. NOTES ON THADOU KUKIS (out of stock) 16. LUSHAI HILLS DISTRICT COVER 17. THE STRUCTURE OF CHIN SOCIETY (out of stock) 18. FOREIGN & POLITICAL DEPARTMENT REPORT 1874 ON EASTERN BOUNDARY OF HILL TIPPERAH 19. FOREIGN DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CHIN LUSHAI HILLS, SEPTEMBER, 1892 20. KNOW YOUR OWN LAND – I-III 21. KNOW YOUR OWN LAND – IV 22. ZORAM ZIRNA LAM CHHINCHHIAHNA 23. MIZO SAKHUA 24. ZU IN MIZO SOCIETY 25. MIZO INFIAMNA 26. PROGRESSIVE COLLOQUIAL EXERCISES IN THE LUSHAI LANGUAGE (out of stock 27. MIZO LAM THENKHATTE 28. PAITE IN MIZORAM 29. THE ECONOMICS OF THE CENTRAL CHIN TRIBES 30. A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF RIANG IN MIZORAM 31. PAWI CHANCHIN 32. KNOW YOUR OWN LAND – V 33. FIVE YEARS IN UNKNOWN JUNGLES 34. BAWM CHANCHIN 35. MIZO WOMEN TODAY (Out Of Stock) 36. I CHENNA RAM HRE RAWH – VII (ZAWLNUAM)

37. MIZORAM DISTRICT GAZETTEER 38. GAZETTEER OF VILLAGES IN AIZAWL DISTRICT 39. MIZO INNEIH ZIRCHIANNA 40. TUNHMA MIZO NUNPHUNG (out of stock) 41. I CHENNA RAM HRE RAWH – VI (AIBAWK) 42. MIZO RAM CHHUAH DAN

- 38 - 43. LUSEI HNAM ZAI 44. MIZOTE KHAWSAK PHUNG 45. A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF RANGLONG 46. MIZO INCHEINA 47. LUSEI LEH A VELA HNAM DANGTE 48. GUIDE TO MIZORAM – I 49. THE TRIBES OF MIZORAM A DESERTATION (out of stock) 50. MIZO THILHLUI THENKHATTE (OBJECTS OF MIZO ANTIQUITY) 51. GUIDE TO MIZORAM – II & III 52. GAZETTEER OF VILLAGES IN LUNGLEI DISTRICT 53. I CHENNA RAM HRE RAWH – VIII 54. MIZO LAL ROPUITE 55. GENEALOGICAL TREE OF MIZO 56. CHAKMA CHANCHIN 57. RIANG CHANCHIN 58. GUIDE TO MIZORAM – IV 59. THE EARLIER MIZO SOCIETY 60. THE HILL TRACTS OF CHITTAGONG AND THE DWELLERS THEREIN 61. HANDBOOK OF THE LUSHAI COUNTRY 62. CHANGING POSITION OF MIZO WOMEN 63. DICTIONARY OF THE LUSHAI LANGUAGE 64. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OF MIZORAM(1998) 65. PIONEER TRAILS AND TRIUMPH (19271997) 66. MATERIAL CULTURE OF THE MIZO 67. LUSHAI CHRYSALIS 68. THE MIZO HEROES 69. A FLY ON THE WHEEL 70. THE PANG OF MIZORAM (Ethnographic Study) 71. THE MIZO FOLK TALES 72. CHIN-LUSHAI LAND 73. THE CHIN HILLS VOL. – I 74. THE CHIN HILLS VOL. – II 75. SEMINAR & IMPORTANT PAPERS 76. KHUMI HNAM CHANCHIN 77. SAKHUA 78. MIZO LENGKHAWM HLA BU 79. MIZO RO, THIL LEH HMANRUATE 80. MIZO PASALTHATE 81. MIZO THAWNTHU 82. MIZO INCHEINA