Arunachal pradesh is a thinly populated hilly tract lying on the north east extremity of india comprising roughly 83,573 square kilometres. The pradesh is known to rich in flora, faund, power and mineral potential. Previously this region was known as the north east frontier agency (NEFA) and consitiuted a part of the state of assam. Arunachal pradesh became an independent state on 20th february 1987. Arunachal pradesh is inhabited by people of tribal origin. These groups had distinct culture. In the 16th century the ahom kings influenced the region. The population were of tibeto burmese linguistic origin. The tribe consisted of the daflas, bangnis, the monpas and they were influenced by buddhist ideals. The miri along with the daflas and tagin lived in the hills. The apatanis were believed to be more advanced. They were agriculturists. The book is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and ofcourse, the general readers.
