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About Lunglei
Lunglei (, locally ), formerly rendered Lungleh, is the second-largest town in Mizoram, northeastern India, situated in the south-central part of the state. The town served as the capital of British South Lushai Hills from 1889 to 1898. It is situated 729 metres (2,392 feet) above sea level, on a ridge surrounded by hills. As of 2023, the town has an estimated population of 157,000.
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History
Lunglei (Some pronounce as Lungleh). Lunglei which means "Bridge of Stone", was the capital of South Lushai Hills for 10 years from 1880, as was Aijal for the North Lushai Hills. The two were united in 1898. Lunglei is the largest town in Mizoram and was an important town until the partition of India as it had direct access to Chittagong, a big city in Bangladesh which made Lunglei the commercial and education centre. As of 1912, there were only 2 shops in Lunglei which increased to 4 shops in 1922. The first Jeepable road to Lunglei was made only in the 1950s. on 1 March 1966, the MNF declared unilateral Mizo Independence and attacked Assam Rifles post at Lunglei, captured the SDO and seized Rs 18 Lakhs from the Govt Treasury.
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Getting there and nearby towns
Aizawl Lengpui Airport (AJL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 106 km away.
- Hnahthial 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Tlabung 25 km west, about 25 min by car
- Sangau ?E? 36 km southeast, about 36 min by car
- North Vanlaiphai 42 km northeast, about 42 min by car
- West Bunghmun 41 km northwest, about 41 min by car
- Lawngtlai 43 km south, about 43 min by car
- Serchhīp 46 km north, about 46 min by car
- Thenzawl 47 km north, about 47 min by car
- Saiha 51 km southeast, about 51 min by car
- Karnaphuli 57 km southwest, about 57 min by car
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- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lunglei, Mizoram - panoramio (1), R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
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