Tribal groups migrated from Tibet during the pre-historic period is considered as the first inhabits of this region. Thai-Burmese tribal groups joined them later.

Except for the northwestern parts of the state, little is known about the history of Arunachal Pradesh, although the Apatani tribe had legendary knowledge of the history. Recorded history was only available in the Ahom chronicles during the 16th century. Tribal groups namely Monpa and Sherdukpen are keeping historical records of existence of local chiefdoms in the northwest. Northwestern parts of this area were ruled by kings of Monpa kingdom of Monyul between 500 B.C. and 600 A.D. This region then came under the loose control of Tibet, especially in the Northern areas. Ahom and the Assamese controlled the remaining parts of the state until the annexation of India by the British in 1858.

Recent excavations at Siang hills in West Siang shed new light on the ancient history of Arunachal Pradesh. Paintings of the Hindu gods and altars remained untouched for many years. A notable heritage sites like, Bhismaknagar and Tawang monastery in the Tawang district gives proof to existence of Hindu and Budhist tribal peoples.

British administrator, Sir Henry McMahon, drew up the 550-mile McMahon Line as the border between India and China in 1913-14 during a conference in Shimla which also discussed the Tibetan and Chinese borders. The Simla Agreement was signed only by the Tibetans and British. China did'nt signed the agreement and they rejected the line in 1947.

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