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British Occupation.

The document outlines the British annexation of various kingdoms in Northeast India, including the Khamti, Singphou, Khasi, Jayantia, Cachar, Naga Hills, Garo Hills, and Lushai Hills. Each annexation involved conflicts, treaties, and the eventual establishment of British control over these regions. Key events include revolts against British authority and the strategic importance of these territories for communication and governance in the region.

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British Occupation.

The document outlines the British annexation of various kingdoms in Northeast India, including the Khamti, Singphou, Khasi, Jayantia, Cachar, Naga Hills, Garo Hills, and Lushai Hills. Each annexation involved conflicts, treaties, and the eventual establishment of British control over these regions. Key events include revolts against British authority and the strategic importance of these territories for communication and governance in the region.

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Annexation of Khamti kingdom:

During the Burmese invasion, the Khamtis occupied Sadiya and the Khamti Chief assumed the
title of Sadiya Khowa Gohain who was recognized by the British in 1826. In 1835 Sadiya Khowa
Gohain died and his eldest son succeeded him. In the meantime the Khamtis demanded some
lands in Muttock kingdom. The Khamti chief Sadiya Khowa Gohain disagreed to handover the
area to the British, who in turn deposed Sadiya Khowa Gohain from his post. British freed some
Assamese paiks who were enslaved by the Khamtis. British interference created discontentment
among the Khamtis and they killed the British Agent. Consequently the British sent forces and
finally annexed Khamti kingdom by a proclamation in 1842 AD.

Annexation of Singphou kingdom :


The Singphos lived between the plains of the river No-Dihing to the east of Muttock kingdom
and the river Tengapani. Chief of the Singphos was known as Gaum. The signing of a treaty with
the British by the Gaum their territory came under British control. The Singphos agreed to inform
the British about the enemies coming from the east. At the instigation of some Ahom nobility
the Singphos rose in revolt against the British. Getting this information captain Neuvile again
suppressed the revolt.

Occupation of Khasi Hills:


After the occupation of the Brahmaputra Valley British felt the need of establishing direct line of
communication between Assam and Sylhet by constructing a road through the Khasi Hills. The
Khasi chief Tirot Singh gave permission to construct the road from Rani to Nangkhlou. In the
meantime the relation between Tirot Singh and the British deteriorated. British did not help Tirot
Singh in his dispute with the king of Rani, rather they stood for the king of Rani. In 1829 AD Tirot
Singh with a band of Khasis attacked the British and killed rwo British officers. This led to a war
between the Khasis and the British and finally Tirot Singh surrendered on June 13, 1833. After
suppression of the rebellion British occupied Khasi Hills.

Occupation of Jalatia kingdom:


Though the Jayantia king Rajendra Singh maintained good relationship with the British by
signing a treaty, but he could not assist the British during turmoil period of Burmese war. In
1835, captian Lister occupied Jayantia kingdom. A Political Agent was appointed to look after
the Jayantia territory. Rajendra Singh surrendered to the British and deported to Sylhet with a
pension of rupees five hundred only.

British occupation of Cachar:


British restored and protected Gobinda Chandra as the king of Cachar. In 1830 Gobindra
Chandra died. His general Tularam demanded the whole of Cachar from British. But the British
only recognized Tularam as the ruler of North Cachar. After the death of Tularam his two sons
Nakul Ram Barman and Brajanath Barman jointly ruled Cachar. Soon dispute emerged between
the two and the Nagas also came into conflict with them. So, the British occupied Cachar.

British occupation of Naga Hills:


British did not want to rule Naga kingdom (Hills) directly. The Nagas indulged in conflict with the
neighbouring kingdom of Manipur, Cachar etc. Later on British made invasion of the Nagas and
occupied Angami kingdom. Thereafter British subjugated the Lothas and Ao Nagas and
expanded British influence in 1866. British did not bring Naga territory under their direct control.

British occupation of Gare Hills, 1873:


During the early part of the British rule in Assam Garo Hills was treated as a part of Goalpara.
British had already made a survey of Garo Hills. At first, British did not enter into the interior
places of Garo Hills. In 1839 British made Garo Hills a seperate district and Tura was made
district headquarter on the pretext of non-payment of tribute to the British and their conflicts
with the plains people.

British occupation of Lushai Hills:


With the occupation of Cachar, British came into contact directly with the Lushais. British were
compelled to subjagate the Lushais by sending several military expeditions. British at first
brought North Lushai Hills under Assam Govt. and South under Bengal Govt. In 1898, both the
portions were amalgamated and was placed under Assam administration. British established
military outpost in places like Aizawal and Lungleh.

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