The Federation of Khasi States: History, Epistemology and Politics

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The book engages with the history of the Khasi peoples inhabiting the state of Meghalaya India. Starting from 1773 till the period 2017, it traces the evolution of the indigenous political institutions in their historical struggle to bond together to negotiate with British and Indian state. KNown collectively as the Federation of Khasi States, these are 25 independent States or Himas in which of the Khasi peoples source their epistemology, identity and socio-political institutions.

Author(s): Kharshiing, J & Bodhi S.R
Edition: First
Publisher: Tribal Intellectual Collective India
Year: 2019

Language: English
Pages: 471
City: Maharashtra
Tags: Political Institutions; Tribal Peoples; Indigenous Peoples; Khasis