What was the Kuki rebellion?

The first resistance to British hegemony by the Kuki people was the Kuki Rebellion of 1917–19 after which their territory was subjugated by the British and divided between the administrations of British India and British Burma.

Where did Kuki revolt took place?

Manipur
The main centennial commemoration of Kuki rebellion will take place at C Aisan Village in Kangpokpi district in Manipur.

Is paite Kuki tribe?

The Paite-Zomi were the original inhabitants of the district. Part of the conflict came from the use of names. Both communities were considered Kuki by Thadous. However, the Paites preferred to call themselves “Zomi”- they considered the term “Kuki” to be a foreign slang word.

Are Kuki refugees?

The Kukis have been incessantly called as ‘refugees’ and ‘foreigners’ by a section of the Meeiteis, who are also hastily followed by some other rather insignificant groups with vested interests.

What were the causes of the Kuki rebellion?

In January 1917, the British Indian government had ordered the Maharaja of Manipur to supply non-combatants to serve in the “Great War”. While several hundred were recruited from the Valley, the Kukis refused to comply and the various tribal chiefs held a series of conclaves.

What were the causes of the Kuki Rebellion 1917 to 1919?

In 1917, as World War I raged on, the British pressed the Nagas, Lushais, Kukis and other tribes into service as part of the Imperial army’s Labour Corps. The Kukis refused, leading to the Kuki Rebellion of 1917-1919.

What is the other name of Kuki?

Kukis are known by different names to different communities. Some called them Lushai, some called them Kukis, Darlongs, Rokhums and among the Burma boarder they are known as Chins. They called themselves Hare-ems.

What language is Kuki?

The Kuki-Chin languages (also called Kuki-Chin-Mizo, Kukish or South-Central Tibeto-Burman languages) are a branch of 50 or so Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in northeastern India, western Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh. Most speakers of these languages are known as Mizo in Mizoram and Manipur.

What is the meaning of Paite?

the people who went
The language exhibits mutual intelligibility with the other languages of the region including Hmar, Vaiphei, Simte, Kom, Gangte and other languages. The name Paite could translate to ‘the people who went’, ‘a group of people marching’, or it can even be construed to mean ‘nomads’.

Is Paite Kuki or Naga?

The Paites – considered by many to be a sub-tribe of the Kukis – and the smaller tribes had chosen not to take sides in the Naga-Kuki conflict. They were also reluctant to pay taxes levied by the Kukis to finance their movement for a homeland.

Who are the indigenous people of Manipur part 5?

Only Meiteis ad Nagas are the indigenous people of Manipur. The Kukis themselves available in Bangladesh, Assam, Manipur Meghalaya, Nagaland etc. Wherever available they claim to be the indigenous people of that country or State.

Who led Kuki rebellion?

IMPHAL: Kukis on Wednesday remembered their hero, Khotinthang Sitlhou, who led the Thadou chiefs and declared war against the British to defend and preserve Manipur’s sovereignty during what is popularly known as the Kuki Rebellion.