Lalchukla

Lalsuthlaha, known by the British as Lalchukla was a Lushai-Palian chieftain, ruler of the group recorded as the Paitoo clan. The Paitu or Poitoo kings were once a formidable force, under whose rule many Darlongs, Zadengs, Dapzars and other Tripura clans were said to have found shelter. It is likely that the name of a tribe recorded as Paite in Manipur have adopted or derived the name of their tribe from this ancient Paitoo/Pytoo, under whose rules a section of the Dapzar people are said to have flourish. Lalsuthlaha or Lalchhuthlaha is known for being one of the earliest chiefs to interact with the British through raiding. Lalchukla was a close associate of Hill Tipperah in following the diplomacy of his father Laroo. Lalchukla's raid of Kachu Bari saw British retaliation which led to him being caught. His trial was under English common law, and he was sentenced to life in captivity with deportation. Lalchukla would surrender under the assumed condition that he wouldn't be held captive or executed. Upon deportation from his settlement, many Lushai chiefs viewed this as a breach of faith and a source of resistance to cooperating with the British.