The Lushei Kuki Clans

An engaging portrait of the peoples who shaped the hills of northeast India, this volume walks listeners through the intricate tapestry of the Lushei and surrounding Kuki clans. Drawing on detailed illustrations—chiefs in colourful plates, traditional weapons, village layouts, and memorial stones—the narrative brings to life daily rituals, hairstyles, and the communal houses where young men learned their rites. The author weaves together oral histories and field observations, explaining how the Lushei name evolved from a single clan to a broader cultural label that now encompasses a mosaic of related groups across a 25,000‑square‑mile landscape.

Beyond cataloguing customs, the work explores the fluid identities of these hill communities, noting how terms like “Lushai,” “Kuki,” and “Chin” overlap and shift across borders. Listeners will gain a clear sense of the region’s linguistic diversity, the role of chiefdoms in shaping politics, and the way traditional memorials mark both triumphs and tragedies. The result is a vivid, respectful guide to a little‑known corner of history, perfect for anyone curious about the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent’s mountainous peoples.