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About Meghalaya
India • Meghalaya

Covered with fog, the home of clouds, what.
Hostory of Meghalaya: The history of Meghalaya belongs to different legends, findings and beliefs related with Garos, Khasis and Jaintias. As history tells that Khasis were the first immigrants who evolved their way from northern Myanmar to their place Khasi and established a new center over there. Khasis speak Mon-khmer speeches which are spoken in South-East part of Asia.
The Garo, Jaintia and Khasi, each of them had their own kingdoms but in 19th century three of them came under the rule of British management. Finally, in the year 1835 British rulers integrated the state of Meghalaya into Assam. In 1947 Meghalaya became autonomous state within the Assam. But the people of this land were not ready to accept this and started a constitutional and peaceful movement for independence. The Assam introduced Assamese as the language of state which was unknown language for tribes of Meghalaya that brought a turning point in the freedom struggle of Meghalaya. In 1972 Meghalaya became full-fledged state of the Republic of India.
Capital: Shillong.
Official Language: Khasi and Garo with English as the official language of the State.

General Information About Meghalaya
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Tribal
Garo Tribes, Khasi Tribes
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Food
Food of Meghalaya
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Tourist Attractions in Meghalaya
Trekking in Meghalaya
The trekking opportunity in Meghalaya is outstanding for the fact that, the terrain is very challenging like in Himalayan areas but with the advantage of not being snow-wrapped. An added attraction is...
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Elephant Waterfalls
The Elephant Gait and the Elephant Falls are located near Upper Shillong. These are beautiful sights especially in the rainy season and are favorite picnic spots among the locals. Beyond the Elephant Falls, one can also view the Upper and Lower Elysium Falls.
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