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A carefully curated collection of scholarly articles, academic research papers, and authoritative books that document indigenous resistance, colonial encounters, and the socio-political history of the Khasi Hills.

Articles
  • Indigenous Resistance in the Khasi HillsExplores early resistance movements against British expansion.
  • Colonial Administration and Tribal AutonomyAnalyzes the impact of British policies on traditional governance.
  • Leadership and Warfare in Khasi SocietyHighlights strategic and diplomatic roles of Khasi chiefs.
Research Papers
  • Political Structure of the Khasi SyiemsAn academic study of pre-colonial governance systems.
  • Armed Resistance in North-East India (1820–1840)Comparative research on regional uprisings.
  • Oral Traditions as Historical SourcesEvaluates folklore and indigenous narratives.
Books
  • The Khasi Resistance to British RuleA detailed historical account of political and military resistance.
  • History of the Khasi HillsDocuments social, cultural, and political evolution.
  • Tribal Movements in North-East IndiaPlaces Khasi resistance within a broader regional narrative.

Articles, Research Papers & Books

A carefully curated collection of scholarly articles, academic research papers, and authoritative books that document indigenous resistance, colonial encounters, and the socio-political history of the Khasi Hills.

Early 1800s
Traditional Khasi Governance

The Khasi Hills were governed by independent Syiems (chiefs) following indigenous political systems based on customary laws and collective decision-making.

1826
British Expansion into the Region

Following the Treaty of Yandabo, British influence expanded into the North-East, increasing strategic interest in the Khasi Hills as a route to Assam.

1829
Construction of the Strategic Road

The British initiated the construction of a road through Khasi territory without local consent, directly challenging Khasi sovereignty.

 
1830
Outbreak of Armed Resistance

Khasi leaders organized armed opposition, launching attacks on British installations and supply routes to resist colonial intrusion.

1833
Capture of the Khasi Leader

After prolonged resistance, the principal leader was captured through deception and imprisoned, weakening the organized movement.

1835
End of Major Resistance

British forces consolidated control over the region, marking the decline of large-scale armed resistance in the Khasi Hills.

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