Myelat Division, 1908

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Myelat Division

(Southern Shan States). — A group of Shan States, Burma, bordering on the Meiktila Division of Upper Burma, and consisting of the States of Hsamonghkam, Kyawkku, Kyong, Loi-ai, LoiMAW, Maw, Mawnang, Mawson, Namhkai, Namtok, Pangmi, Pangtara, Poila, Yengan, and Loilong. They are in charge of an Assistant Superintendent stationed at Hsamonghkam (Thamakan), a village near the Thazi-Taunggyi road. The Assistant Superintendent also supervises the administration of the Shan State of Yawnghwe.