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Q89 (CDS-I/2004) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian cultural geography Answer Verified

Where does shinlung tribe live in India?

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The Shinlung tribe, also known as the Chhinlung or Sinlung, is primarily associated with the Mizo people of Mizoram. According to historical and cultural traditions, the Mizos believe their ancestors originated from a place called Shinlung or Chhinlungsan, located in present-day China, before migrating to their current habitat [t1][t5]. The term 'Shinlung' is often used to describe the broader ethnic group that includes the Bnei Menashe, who are found along the remote Indian-Burmese border, specifically in Mizoram and Manipur [t3][t4][t9]. While tribal populations like the Kuki are spread across multiple states including Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh [t7], the specific identity and ancestral origin of the Shinlung are most distinctly linked to the Mizo community in Mizoram [t1][t5]. Therefore, Mizoram is the most accurate location for the Shinlung tribe in India.

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