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How were the Naga Hills and the Tuensang frontier division reorganized in 1957?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
Nagaland

In 1957, following an agreement between Naga leaders and the Indian government, the Naga Hills region of Assam and the Tuensang frontier division were reorganized by being brought together into a single administrative unit. This new unit was placed under the direct administration of the Indian government. This development was a precursor to the region achieving full statehood as Nagaland in 1963.12