Before the arrival of European colonialism in South Asia, there had been many wars, persecution and raids on Naga tribes, Meitei people and others in India's northeast from Burma, with invaders "head hunting" and seeking captives from these tribes and ethnic groups.
Before the arrival of European colonialism in South Asia, there had been many wars, persecution and raids from Burma on Naga tribes, Meitei people and others in India's northeast. The invaders came for "head hunting" and to seek wealth and captives from these tribes and ethnic groups.