The Nagas

Hill Peoples of Northeast India

Project Introduction The Naga Database

manuscript notes made by W.G. Archer between 1946 & 1948, and miscellaneous papers and letters

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likely disturbances after Burmese Independence

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notes

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Tsawlaw Wangla Hungphoi (Hongphoi)

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person:	Archer/ W.G.
date:	1946-1948
refnum:	2:1

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In November I warned Adviser that Burma independence would mean large scale raids by Tsawlaw and a platoon out on the border was essential - was told none could be given as aeroplanes not available for bringing them back from Tripura.

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Tour 20 Dec. then 18 Jan. both refused.

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1. No longer observing the cattle rules.

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2. No longer observing forest reserves.

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3. Chui - Ang - said 'The British Raj is gone. You must all arm yourselves. Otherwise you will all be finished'. - Wangla,

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Hongphoi begin to get guns.

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4. The Ang of Mon began to think of resuming his sway over the 9 villages he lost to the British.

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