Why are most people in Mizoram Christian?

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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 majority of the population in Mizoram is Christian primarily due to the influence of missionaries who began working in the Mizo Hills region during the late 19th century.1

These missionaries played a significant role in the area's development, including the establishment of the first schools around the turn of the 20th century. The most significant period of religious conversion occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. Today, the state's Christian population is predominantly Protestant, and many local festivities and cultural elements are now associated with Christian holidays.1