Loi
Loi is the word in the Meitei language (Meiteilon) for the term "scheduled caste". The term Loi is given to the indigenous and aboriginal people of Manipur in northeast India who refused to adopt Hinduism or were semi-Hinduised when the newly converted Manipuri king ordered all his subjects to adopt the religion.
The Chakpa language is also known as Loi. Although Chakpa people are usually considered to be Loi, not all Loi are Chakpa.[1]
There are two kinds of Loi according to Parratt (1998):[2][1]
- tributary tribes conquered by the Meitheis
- outcasted people from Meithei society who were banished to Loi villages
Loi can also be used for Sikh Punjabi people.The surname Loi is predominantly associated with the Sikh Punjabi Jatt community, specifically within the Jatt caste. Originating from North East Punjab, the Lois constitute a relatively small Jatt clan known for their prowess in agriculture. Their heritage is deeply intertwined with the land, and they have earned a reputation for being robust and skilled farmers, adept at cultivating the fertile fields of Punjab. Within their community, the Loi surname carries a sense of pride and tradition, reflecting their longstanding connection to the agrarian lifestyle and the enduring resilience of the Jatt caste.
References
- ^ a b Huziwara, Keisuke (2020). "On the genetic position of Chakpa within Luish languages". Himalayan Linguistics. 19 (2). doi:10.5070/H91150999. ISSN 1544-7502. S2CID 229389895.
- ^ Parratt, John ed. (1998). Notes on Meithei (Manipuri) beliefs and customs. Manipur: Iboyaima Printers.
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