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'''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.{{sfn|Nag|1998|p=4}} The word "Mizo" liberally refers to the hill people living in Mizoram, but certain groups, such as [[Chakma people|Chakmas]], [[Reang people|Reangs]], and Nepalis are not considered Mizo due to their lack of affinity.{{sfn|Nag|1998|p=8}}<br />
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==Mizo clans==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|+Mizo Clans{{sfn|Nag|1999|p=150}}{{sfn|Liangkhaia|1938|p=9-23}}{{sfn|Lalbiakthanga|1978|p=5-7}}<br />
|-<br />
! Name<br />
! Sub-Clans<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| Hmar<br />
| Lawitlung, Zote, Ngurte, Khawbung, Biate, Thiak, Pautu, Punte, Darngawn, Lungtan, Leiri, Benzang, Pakhuang, Hrangkhawl, Hmarlushei<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lusei<br />
| Pachuau, Chuaunga, Chuauhang, Chhangte, Chawngte, Hauhnar, Hrahsel, Tochhawng, Vanchhawng, Chhakchhuak. <br />[[Zahmuaka]] dynasties: Zadeng, Thangluaha, Palian, Rivung, Sailo, Rokhum<br />
|-<br />
| Ralte<br />
| Khelte, Siakeng, Lalhchhun, Kawlni<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Fanai<br />
| Thaai, Pakhup, Hniarthul, Hniarcheng, Torel, Zarep, Hrangtling, Suakling, Zakham, Chhunchhir, Khintin, Nihliap, Airawm, Ruahngai<br />
|The 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]].{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=97}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Lai people|Lai]]<br />
| Zahau, Hauhih, Hauchhum, Chhunthang, Thanhrang, Khalthang, Bawithang, Bawitlung, Khuangli, Sunthla, Thlantlang, Sailung, Chinzah, Zathang, Panchun, Khninboh, Aineh<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Paite<br />
| Thado, Sukte, Thaute, Thiazang, Loasau, Phaileng, Darbung, Dim, Dimlo, Vangteh, Zung, Phunnawm<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|colspan=3|'''Awzia (Minor clans)''' <br />
|-<br />
| Chawngthu<br />
| Khuntil, Khunsut, Khunthlang, Haukawi, Vanchiau, Maluang, Chingruam, Thangchhung, Saithleng<br />
| Under King Lersia, the Chawngthu are named for celebrating the ''Chawng''. Chawngthu's were typically appointed as ''upas''.{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=95}}<br />
|-<br />
| Khawlring<br />
| Midang, Leidir, Pialtel, Lungen, Thlaute, Milai, Parte, Rawlchhim, Chhunthang<br />
|The 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.{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=96}}<br />
|-<br />
| Vangchhe (Vangchhia)<br />
| Theiduh, Zapte, Dochhil<br />
| 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.{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=97}}<br />
|-<br />
| Chawhte<br />
| Lianhna, Chhuanhawih, Hawnzawng, Chamte, Halte, Thaumau, Tamva, Chawngdang, Chawngfiang, Chawnghawih<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Ngente<br />
| Kawngte, Zuahtite, Duahthlang, Duahchhak, Lailo, Chawnghawih<br />
|The 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.{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=96}}<br />
|-<br />
| Rawite<br />
| Zahte, Pialtu, Aite, Buite, Hmungte, Chhawrte, Chhehduah<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Khiangte<br />
| Kumchhung, Khupchhung, Khupthlang, Mualvum, Khello, Chawngte<br />
|The 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.{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=96}}<br />
|-<br />
| Paihte<br />
| Dapzar, Rangte, Vaiphei, Khupchawng, Hangzi, Tawnsing, Langel, Tungte, Tangpua, Dosel, Naulak, Tawmding, Sote, Tunglut, Tungdim, Mangsum, Lamzang<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Renthlei<br />
| Lianhlun, Zachhing, Thangthawl, Tinkulh, Chhingthlang, Sawhnel, Thundurh, Chhonghek<br />
|This 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.{{sfn|Verghese|Thanzwna|1997|p=96}}<br />
|-<br />
| Tlau<br />
| Buallchhuak, Vantawl, Bawlchhim, Thlengngam<br />
|-<br />
| Falam Pawi<br />
| Hlawnmual, Lalvawng, Chhawnchhek, Hlawncheu, Khawruna, Tlaichhun, Huha<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Lusei subclans==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|+Lusei subclans{{sfn|Liangkhaia|1938|p=24-26}}<br />
|-<br />
! Name<br />
! Sub-Clans<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| Pachuau<br />
| {{bulleted list |Lianthung|Chhawnthliak|Liannghawr|Chuaulak|Lalbawma (thlah)|Darche|Cher lal|Varchuau}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Chhangte<br />
|{{bulleted list|Darchhun|Nghakchi|Pamtê|Lungtê|Vawnkghak|Chawnglûn|Kawl chi|Tumpha}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Chawngte<br />
|{{bulleted list|Tuichhung|Pamtê|Lungtê|Muchhip chhuak}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Chuaungo<br />
|{{bulleted list|Vanpuia|Hmunpel|Chumthlûk|Thlehnghel|Darkim|Laller|Zawngpâm|Auhmun}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Chuauhang<br />
|{{bulleted list|Lathang|Chungpui|Chawn Chirh|Khuanglawi|Chawn Chhawn|Vai chuau}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Chhakchhuak<br />
|{{bulleted list|Hualngo|Hualhang|Lumkhua}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Hauhnar<br />
|{{bulleted list|Hauthul|Haubul|Tuithang|Sênlai}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Hrahsel<br />
|{{bulleted list|Selpui|Sumkhum|Sawntlung|Saza}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Tochhawng<br />
|{{bulleted list|Topui|Tobul|Chhakawm|Chemhler|Muchhipchhuak}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Vanchhawng<br />
|{{bulleted list|Vanlung|Chemhler|Sumkhum|Chengrel|Kaithum}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Zahmuaka dynasties<br />
|{{bulleted list|Sailo|Rivung|Palian|Zadeng|Rokhum|Thangluah|Chenkual|Chawnglul}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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==Ralte subclans==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|+Ralte subclans{{sfn|Liangkhaia|1938|p=27}}<br />
|-<br />
! Name<br />
! Sub-Clans<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| Khelte<br />
| {{bulleted list|Lutmang|Zaucha|Chhinghlu|Vohlu|Hmaimawk|Thatchhing|Vangkeu|Chhiarchuang|Vohang|Zahlei}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Siakeng<br />
|{{bulleted list|Engkai|Chawngtual|Haizang|Chhakawm|Hilu|Hilthang|Thangbur|Lehvung|Khumchiang|Hnawlsut}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Lelchhun<br />
|{{bulleted list|Chhunthang|Tunglei|Chhiarkim|Leihang|Vawngsual|Chuanglawk|Thangbung}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Kawlni<br />
|{{bulleted list|Rêngsi|Kâwlvawm|Rêngngo|Thangchhuan|Rênghâng|Arte|Chalchung|Lawisût|Bungsût|Helhlah|Chalbâwk|Thasûm|Kawltung|Saphaw|Uikhawl|Khawngharw|Bhal eng}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Hmar subclans==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|+Hmar subclans{{sfn|Liangkhaia|1938|p=33-36}}<br />
|-<br />
! Name<br />
! Sub-Clans<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| Lawitlang-Hrangchal<br />
| {{bulleted list|Siala Chhung|Dara Chhung|Laia Chhung|Varte|Tlawmte|Parte|Chhungte|Tungte|Suamte|Tlangte|Chawnchhim|Sialhnam}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Zote<br />
|{{bulleted list|Chawngvawrtu|Chhuankhuptu|Chawngtualatu|Hrangzote|Pusiate|Saiate|Parate|hlihlera|Darkhawlaia|Buansuang}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Khawbung<br />
|{{bulleted list|Riangsete|Fente|Pangamte|Pazamte}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Ngurte<br />
|{{bulleted list|Pachhinga (thlah)|Siadanga (thlah)}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Thiak<br />
|{{bulleted list|Khawzawl|Tuahlawr|Buhril|Selate|Thluchung|Kangbur|Tamte|Amo|Hekte|Laldau|Hrangte|Kungate|Vankal}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Lungtan<br />
|{{bulleted list|Sawngate|Infimate|Nungate|Thlawngate|Mihriamate|Intovate|Keivawm|Lunchuang}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Leiri<br />
|{{bulleted list|Pulamte|Puralte|Pudaite|Neihngaite|Lamvaiphei}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Banzang<br />
|{{bulleted list|Sinate|Sanate|Famhawite|Chawnghmunte|Lamchangte}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Pakhuang<br />
|{{bulleted list|BUangpui|Hrangulte|Khuangpui}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Darngawn<br />
|{{bulleted list|Rualngul|Faiheng}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Biate<br />
|{{bulleted list|Ngamlei|Nampui|Chungngawl|Zate|Tamte|Thlihran|Dameih<br />
Thianglai|Hmunhring|Khurbi|Puilo|Faihriam}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Hrangkhaw<br />
|{{bulleted list|Chawrai|Sakechep}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Hmar-Lushei<br />
|{{bulleted list|}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Thahdo<br />
|{{bulleted list|Khuangsai (Milui)|Singsuan|Lianthang|Haukip|Kipzen|Changchhan|Tongpam|Dongel (Chawngthu)}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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==Sources==<br />
*{{cite book |last1=Nag |first1=Chitta Ranjan |title=Mizo Polity and Political Modernisation |date=1998 |publisher=Vikas Publishing House |location=New Delhi}}<br />
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*{{cite book |last1=Liangkhaia |first1=Reverend |title=Mizo Chanchin (Mizo History) |date=1938 |publisher=L.T.L Publications |location=Aizawl |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.467315/mode/2up |access-date=21 February 2025|language=Mizo}}<br />
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*{{cite book |last1=Verghese |first1=C.G.|last2=Thanzawna|first2=R.L.|title=A History of the Mizos |date=1997 |publisher=Vikas Publishing House |location=New Delhi}}<br />
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*{{cite book |last1=Lalbiakthanga |title=The Mizos: A Study in Racial Personality |date=1978 |publisher=United Publishers |location=Guahati}}<br />
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