Mairang is a
sub-divisional headquarters and it is located halfway to in Shillong –
Nongstoin. 12 kms from Mairang lays the imposing Kyllang rock. It is a
massive dome shape of single rock of granite, which measures 1,000 ft,
across in diameter.
A beautiful memorial in the honour of U Tirot is constructed here in Mairang
to commemorate his great feats. U Tirot Sing Syiem (Raja of Nongkhlaw) was
spear-headed a war against the British invaders to defend the territorial
integrity and cultural identity of the Hynniewtrep people.