Shillong is the name of the deity- U Shulong - meaning the one who came into existence and bestowed upon the people of the land the art of democratic governance and the rule of justice.

The eastern part of Meghalaya is the land called Ri Hynniewtrep - meaning the “Seven Huts” comprising the districts of the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and Ri Bhoi. Having a unique matrilineal society and a language belonging to the Proto Austric Mon Khmer, it is a linguistic island in the North eastern India, surrounded by the Aryan and Tibeto Burman speaking population.

 

 

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