Mizo clans refers to the clans and subclans of the Mizo people. The term "Mizo" is a collective name for the people inhabiting the State of Mizoram in India who have close affinity in dialect, origins and customs. The word "Mizo" liberally refers to the hill people living in Mizoram, but certain groups, such as Chakmas, Reangs, and Nepalis are not considered Mizo due to their lack of affinity.
Mizo clans +Mizo Clans Name Sub-Clans Notes Hmar Lawitlung, Zote, Ngurte, Khawbung, Biate, Ṭhiek, Pautu, Punte, Darngawn, Lungṭau, Leiri, Benzang, Pakhuang, Hrangkhawl, Hmar-lusei Lusei Pachuau, Chuaunga, Chuauhang, Chhangte, Chawngte, Hauhnar, Hrahsel, Tochhawng, Vanchhawng, Chhakchhuak. Zahmuaka dynasties: Zadeng, Thangluaha, Palian, Rivung, Sailo, Rokhum Ralte Khelte, Siakeng, Lalhchhun, Kawlni Fanai Thaai, Pakhup, Hniarthul, Hniarcheng, Torel, Zarep, Hrangtling, Suakling, Zakham, Chhunchhir, Khintin, Nihliap, Airawm, RuahngaiThe Fanai chiefs trace their origins to Fanai who lived among the Zahau tribes east of the Tyao River. Fanai had a great grandson Rorehlova who was adopted by Rohnaa and raised alongside Lallula. Lai Zahau, Hauhih, Hauchhum, Chhunthang, Thanhrang, Khalthang, Bawithang, Bawitlung, Khuangli, Sunthla, Thlantlang, Sailung, Chinzah, Zathang, Panchun, Khninboh, Aineh Paite Thado, Sukte, Thaute, Thiazang, Loasau, Phaileng, Darbung, Dim, Dimlo, Vangteh, Zung, Phunnawm, HangzoAwzia (Minor clans) Chawngthu Khuntil, Khunsut, Khunthlang, Haukawi, Vanchiau, Maluang, Chingruam, Thangchhung, Saithleng Under King Lersia, the Chawngthu are named for celebrating the Chawng. Chawngthu's were typically appointed as upas. Khawlring Midang, Leidir, Pialtel, Lungen, Thlaute, Milai, Parte, Rawlchhim, ChhunthangThe Khawlhring held a big village on Hringfa before being invaded by the Haka in the Haka-Lusei war. The Khawlhrings migrated into the Lushai Hills and the last Khawlhring chief was Lalmichhinga before settling in Lunglei. Vangchhe (Vangchhia) Theiduh, Zapte, Dochhil The members of the Vangchhia clan were historically considered wealthy and prudent. Parents strived to associate their children under the tutelage of Vangchhia clan members. Chawhte Lianhna, Chhuanhawih, Hawnzawng, Chamte, Halte, Thaumau, Tamva, Chawngdang, Chawngfiang, Chawnghawih Ngente Kawngte, Zuahtite, Duahthlang, Duahchhak, Lailo, ChawnghawihThe Ngente lived in Chong Honi. In 1780 two chief brothers Lalmanga and Ngaia quarreled leading to Ngaia forming a new village. Ngaia was killed by Lalmanaga and the Ngente were attacked by the Lushei and broken up. They migrated to the Lunglei afterwards. Rawite Zahte, Pialtu, Aite, Buite, Hmungte, Chhawrte, Chhehduah Khiangte Kumchhung, Khupchhung, Khupthlang, Mualvum, Khello, ChawngteThe Khiangtes were driven out of the Chin Hills to the east of the Manipur river. The clan is now significantly smaller and found in northern Mizoram. Lt John Shakespear states this caln was divided into seven families without branches. Paihte Dapzar, Rangte, Vaiphei, Khupchawng, Hangzi, Tawnsing, Langel, Tungte, Tangpua, Dosel, Naulak, Tawmding, Sote, Tunglut, Tungdim, Mangsum, Lamzang Renthlei Lianhlun, Zachhing, Thangthawl, Tinkulh, Chhingthlang, Sawhnel, Thundurh, ChhonghekThis clan lived in a big village known as Minpui, southwest of Selesih. The Renthleis showed contempt for the Lusei tribe by throwing stones at the pig skulls on posts outside the house. The Luseis posted the skulls indoors while the Renthleis maintained them outdoors. Tlau Buallchhuak, Vantawl, Bawlchhim, Thlengngam Falam Pawi Hlawnmual, Lalvawng, Chhawnchhek, Hlawncheu, Khawruna, Tlaichhun, Huha
Lusei subclans +Lusei subclans Name Sub-Clans Notes Pachuau ChhangteChawngteChuaungoChuauhangChhakchhuakHauhnarHrahselTochhawngVanchhawngZahmuaka dynasties
Ralte subclans +Ralte subclans Name Sub-Clans Notes Khelte SiakengLelchhunKawlni
Hmar subclans +Hmar subclans Name Sub-Clans Notes Lawitlang-Hrangchal ZoteKhawbungNgurte ṬhiekLungṭauLeiriBanzangPakhuangDarngawnBiateHrangkhawlHmar-LuseiThahdo
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