Title: THE BATTLE OF KIKRUMA

Language: Chokri

Description: THE BATTLE OF KIKRUMA
In the Middle of 19 century, a very significant and historical battle took place in the north eastern frontiers hills between the Britishers and the Kikruma Naga’s. Historically speaking, this was the only battlefield worthy to be mentioned as far as the Britishers adventured to this part of the Nagar region.They fought the bloodiest battle ever fought in the entire north eastern frontiers hills on the 11th February, 1851 at Kikruma.
The battle lasted for some days leaving more deaths on the side of Kikruma Naga’s.Since, the battle lasted the whole day the troops and its allies had to spend the miserable night in the village without any food and shelter.It has been told that the troops and their allies did believe that the universe, the moon, the stars and the sun too listened and obeyed the wishes of Kikruma.The effect of the battle caused much concerned to the Britishers, consequently in the month of March,1851 the British parliament adopted the policy of non- interference towards Naga’s. This leaving them to decide for their own destiny.

Format & Duration: 8 mins, 40 secs.
Date of Recording: 8/10/2024
Date of Upload: 16 October 2025
Performer: Beduhu Tunyi
Creator: Seselu Tunyi
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: NA

Cite this work

Tunyi, Seselu     . 2025  . THE BATTLE OF KIKRUMA   . ( Narrated by Beduhu Tunyi  )  . Sovima: NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/the-battle-of-kikruma/)  . Accessed: (18-Oct-2025)