Chief of Khadsawphra Syiemship, Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Tirot Sing, also known as U Tirot Sing Syiem, was one of the chiefs of the Khasi people in the early 19th century. He drew his lineage from the Syiemlieh clan. He was Syiem (chief) of Nongkhlaw, part of the Khasi Hills. His surname was Syiemlieh. He was a constitutional head sharing corporate authority with his Council, general representatives of the leading clans within his territory. Tirot Sing declared war and fought against the British for attempts to take over control of the Khasi Hills.[1]
He died on 17 July 1835.[2] His death is commemorated in Meghalaya as U Tirot Sing Day.[3]
^Simon, I. M. (ed.) (1991) Chapter II History Meghalaya District Gazetteers, Shillong Archived 7 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
^Eastern Panorama U Tirot Sing
^"Heroic Legacy: U Tirot Sing Day". North East Today. 17 July 2021.
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