Mizoram The Mizos, originally hailing from the Shan State of Burma are a Mongoloid race. Mizoram's dominant tribe, Lushai, along with the Hmar tribe, migrated to India and occupied the Lushai hills. The Mizo community has been greatly influenced by Christianity. This was due to the annexation in 1872 which allowed only foreign missionaries, and resulted in mass conversions. Mizo language is also widely spoken. Lushais, Pawis, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Himars and Kukisare some of the tribes in Mizoram. Originally, the state was ruled by the Sailos. After independence, the state was made a part of Assam. On 20th February, 1987, it was made a state.