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The Lusei tribe (also called the Lushai or Duhlian[1]) is one of the 5 major tribes in Mizoram and is considered to be the largest of the Mizo tribes. They speak a language known as Duhlian Ṭawng which came to be known as the Mizo Ṭawng (Mizo language) or Lusei Ṭawng; the language of Mizoram. It is believed that the powerful and influential Sailo chiefs spread the use of this language. The word Lusei and Mizo are often confused together. However they have differences. Lusei refers to the last batch of tribe that entered Mizoram the last and Mizo is a word used to refer to all Zo Tribes.

Name

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Just like many of the terms in connection the Mizo people, the name Lusei

The People

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The Lusei people consist of ten commoners and six chief clans (Thangura Chief). The commoners are Pachuau, Chhangte, Chawngthu, Hauhnar, Chuanga, Chaunghang, Hrahsel, Tochhawng, Vanchhawng and Chhakchhuak. The chief clans are Zadeng, Palian, Thangluah, Rivung, Rokhum and Sailo.[2] The Sailo are the most powerful in this list.

Language

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The Lusei speak the Duhlian Language(or Lushai Language), the common language of present-day Mizoram. The language is believed to be popularized by the Sailo chiefs.

Note

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Information of James Dokhuma can be found on https://mizoacademyofletters.com/mizo-academy-award/1984-james-dokhuma/ or if you want, you can check my draft Draft:James Dokhuma

References

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  1. ^ Chakchhuak, James Dokhuma. Ṭawng Un Hrilhfiahna (in Mizo). TM Offset.
  2. ^ https://landrevenue.mizoram.gov.in/uploads/files/historical-evolution-of-mizoram.pdf