The Khasi people are an Austroasiatic ethnic group of Meghalaya in north-eastern India with a significant population in the bordering state of Assam and in certain parts of Bangladesh.

Sep 9, 2025 · Who are the Khasi people? The Khasi people are an indigenous community of Meghalaya in Northeast India, known for their matrilineal society, unique traditions, and ecological practices.

Jul 16, 2024 · The Khasi tribe is believed to be one of the first immigrant tribes that made their homes in northeast India. They are also the largest ethnic community in Meghalaya.

Khāsi, people of the Khāsi and Jaintia hills of the state of Meghālaya in India. The Khāsi have a distinctive culture. Both inheritance of property and succession to tribal office run through the female …

Jul 4, 2025 · Explore the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya: Discover their unique matrilineal society, ancient roots, traditions, and challenges in modern India.

Khasi is a member of the Khasic group of Austroasiatic languages. It is spoken by about 1 million people, mainly in Meghalaya state in the north-east of India, particularly in the districts of Jaintia Hills, …

1 day ago · The Khasi community is believed to be one of the oldest ethnic groups in India, with their origins tracing back thousands of years. They belong to the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austroasiatic …

Jan 13, 2026 · In the Khasi Hills the Lyngngams live in the north-western part. But all of them claim to have descended from the ‘Ki Hynniew Trep’ and are now known by the generic name of Khasi-Pnars …

Mar 8, 2025 · KOLKATA: For hundreds of years, Meghalaya's Khasi community, the largest ethnic group in the northeastern state, has followed a rare matrilineal system, where lineage and inheritance pass …

Khasi is believed to form a link between related languages in central India and the Mon-Khmer languages of Sooutheast Asia. While dialectal variation may be noted within different villages, the …