Mog History

Mogs (Mags or Maghs) are the followers of Theravada Buddhism. Mogs are also known as Marma in Bangladesh.  As according to legend Mogs are the descendents of royal linage of Magadha. They have descended from the kings of Arakan (Myanmar) who migrated from Magadha, the modern south Bihar. In the 10th century A.D., due to political disturbances and religious oppression, large population of royal families of Magadha fled to the north eastern part of India surrounded by thick jungles, rivers and series of mountain ranges. After settling down there for some time, they gradually shifted to Arakan, now in Myanmar (Burma). 

With the progress of time they established independent kingdom in Arakan and  came to be known as Arakanese or Rakhainsa. In 1599 A.D. Arakan was attacked by  Burmese Kings and the Arakanese (Mogs or Marmas) fled to Chittagong Hill Tracts and settled down there. From Chittagong Hill Tracts, they slowly entered Tripura State in 17th century A.D.  Mogs are found in Tripura as minority community. Mogs have their own language, script and rich culture but slowly losing its identity and getting eclipsed by the dominant culture of the majority community in the State. Like many cultures of the bygone days, Mog culture may soon disappear if it is not preserved with special care.

Compiled by:  Mr. Thaiongya Mog, Director, Dhamma Dipa School.