PHULLEN
Brief History of Phullen: Phullen earlier known as Khandaih was founded by the famous Mizo Chief Vanphunga Sailo son of Pawihbawiha Sailo in 1901. After Vanphunga Sailo, his eldest son Awksarala Sailo becomes a Chief of Phullen and he ruled Phullen village till his death. Khandaih, the village of Chief Vanphunga was considered the biggest village in Mizoram when the British first acquired the land. According to the record made by Rev Liangkhaia, the total household of Khandaih in the first census i.e 1901 is 550 Household. The village was given importance and was often visited by the British officials. The first permanent mission school was established in August ni 1, 1903. It was visited by the Dy Commissioner J Hezlett, ICS in 1912 where the chief Vanphunga heartily welcomed him with his finest liquor. The Dy Commissioner was so pleased that he said to the chief, “Vanphung, ask for anything and I shall give it to you.” Vanphunga, being a very wise chief replied without
