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Which ethnic groups are included among the Mizo peoples of Mizoram?

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Map highlighting the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram in orange, with its capital Aizawl marked. Surrounding countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives are shown in relation to India, with major bodies of water like the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean labeled. — Mizoram Mizoram, India.

The term Mizo, which translates to "highlanders," refers to a collection of various ethnic groups residing primarily in the Mizo Hills of Mizoram state in northeastern India.12

While the name "Lushai" is sometimes mistakenly applied to the entire community, the Mizo peoples comprise several distinct groups. Among the most prominent of these are:

Lushai1
Kuki2
Pawi (also known as Lai)12
Lakher (also known as Mara)12
Hmar1

Most of these groups are Tibeto-Burman peoples who speak Mizo or closely related languages or dialects. It is important to note that while the Chakma people also reside in the state, they are distinct in that they speak an Indo-Aryan language.12