Vanhnuailiana

Vanhnuailiana
Chief of Lungdup
Lungdup Lal
Vanhnuailiana's tomb illustrated during the Lushai Expedition
PredecessorLalsavunga
SuccessorRolianpuii
Bornc.1800
Died1871(1871-00-00) (aged 70–71)
Lawihmun
BurialFebruary 1872
Lawihmun
SpouseRolianpuii
IssueDeuti, Lemkham, Ropuiliani, Lalbura, Bengtewa
HouseSailo
FatherLalsavunga
ReligionSakhua

Vanhnuailiana (English: Vonolel; lit.'the greatest of all under the skies'; c.1800 - 1871) was the chief of the Eastern Lushai Hills. Vanhnuailiana expanded his influence over the Sukte and Poi tribes in the east and attempted incursions into Naga territories in Manipur. He was considered the most powerful chief in the Eastern Lushai Hills until his death in 1871. He presided over several conflicts during his period of chieftainship.