History
The East Khasi Hills district was carved out of the erestwhile Khasi Hills district, which was dividied into East and West Khasi Hills districts on 28 October 1976. On June 4, 1992, East Khasi Hills District was further divided into two administrative districts of East Khasi Hills District and Ri-Bhoi District.
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