Halam (ethnic group)
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The Halam are a tribal group that lives in the state of Tripura in India. They are further divided into 12 sub-groups or Dafas such as the Malsum
[edit] History
The Halam appear to descend from the Kukis who are said to have lived in Tripura before the Tipra came to that land. Those of the Kuki who submitted to the authority of the Tipra Raja came to be known as Halam.[1]
In 1951 the Indian census showed 1,644 Halam living in Tripura. In 1961 the figure was 16,298. It rose slightly to 19,076 in 1971.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Tripura state website cultures section
- ^ Gan-Chaudhuri, Jagadis. Tripura: The Land and its People. (Delhi: Leeladevi Publications, 1980) p. 10
