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'''Cherrapunji''' (चेरापूँजी) or [[Sohra]] is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of [[Meghalaya]]. It is the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction. | '''Cherrapunji''' (चेरापूँजी) or [[Sohra]] is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of [[Meghalaya]]. It is the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction. | ||
== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
The town of [[Cherapunji]] (Means, estate of [[Chera]]s) is named after the name of [[Chera]] tribe. <ref>[[Dr Naval Viyogi: Nagas the Ancient Rulers of India]], p.33</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 04:02, 6 April 2021
Cherrapunji (चेरापूँजी) or Sohra is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction.
Origin
The town of Cherapunji (Means, estate of Cheras) is named after the name of Chera tribe. [1]
History
The history of the Khasi people – native inhabitants of Sohra– may be traced from the early part of the 16th century. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, these people were ruled by their tribal 'Syiems (rajas or chiefs) of Khyriem' in the Khasi Hills. The Khasi hills came under British authority in 1883 with the submission of the last of the important Syiem, Tirot Sing Syiem.
The main pivot on which the entire superstructure of Khasi society rests is the matrilineal system.[citation needed]
The original name for this town was Sohra (soh-ra), which was pronounced "Cherra" by the British. This name eventually evolved into a temporary name, Cherrapunji, meaning 'land of oranges', which was first used by tourists from other parts of India. It has again been renamed to its original form, Sohra.
There is a monument to David Scott (British Administrator in NE India, 1802–31) in the town's cemetery.