Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-3 | Issue-01 | 5-10
Review Article
Understanding the Political History of Memba Tribe of Menchuka in Arunachal Pradesh, India from 1866 to 1951 AD
Chera Tamak
Published : Jan. 30, 2018
Abstract
This article explores the history of political system of Memba from
mid19th century to mid 20th century A.D. The paper also presents a lucid account
of the factor that shaped political changes in the Menchuka region in the mid
twentieth century’s. The paper covers the history of its geographical and political
position prior to India independence. The paper shed light on the following
question. What was the position of Menchuka before 1952? What was the political
set up of Menchuka? What role did Tibetan authority play in the appointment and
functioning of Deb in Menchuka? What were the various function played by Deb?
And what was the function of subordinate official called Chim in Menchuka?.