Chin Hills

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a mountain range in western Myanmar (Burma), on the Indian border; part of the Arakan Yoma system of mountain ranges. Reaches 10,018 feet (3,056 meters) at Mt. Victoria.

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Chin Hills British  

/ tʃɪn /

plural noun

1. a mountainous region of W Myanmar; part of the Arakan Yoma system. Highest peak: Mount Victoria, 3053 m (10 075 ft)

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Chin Hills

We were ordered to save out only what each one thought he could carry up the Chin Hills and abandon the trucks.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1891-92 he took part in the war in Burma, being engaged in the operations in the Chin Hills in command of the Baungshe column, for which he wore a second medal with clasp.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 by Louis Creswicke

In 1895 the Chin Hills were declared a part of the province of Burma, and constituted a scheduled district which is now administered by a political officer with headquarters at Falam.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

The Pakôkku Chin Hills, which form a separate tract, have an area of 2260 sq. m.; pop.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

After a short pause he continued: "All the same, I don't believe in the Elephant Point tiger; the other was no doubt a pious beast—who came from Chin Hills to make a pilgrimage."

From The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma by B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker