Book on ‘lost Khasi kingdom’ launched

SHILLONG, Dec 26: A book titled Ki Dak Ka Hima Khasi Ba La Jahnoh, written by Daniel Stone Lyngdoh, a Supreme Court lawyer, was released by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Eastern West Khasi Alertson Nongbri at a programme where he was the chief guest, on Monday.
Author Daniel Stone Lyngdoh says he was inspired to write the book after he learned about the Khasi’s ‘lost’ Mawhiang kingdom.
He collected information and did many researches which culminated in a book. The Mawhiang kingdom was ruled by one of the rulers called Moit Sngei. This kingdom had a culture of its own with its own dress known as the Riam Nonglait, besides traditional dances like Shad Mawhiang and Shad Lisngei.
Guest of honour Raphael Warjri, renowned artist of the state from Riti Academy, lauded the research put in by the author in recollecting the past of the lost Khasi kingdom.
The book launch programme was held in Mawhiang, Mawkyllei, which falls under Ri Khasi Lyngdoh Nonglait, which is said to be the capital of the lost Khasi kingdom.