The head of a famous polygamous family in India believed to be largest family in the world, Ziona Chana is dead.
Ziona was a member of a religious sect highly inclined to polygamy leaving behind 38 wives, 89 children and 36 grand children.
According to reports, he was diagnosed with diabetes and severe case of hypertension before his death in Mizoram, India.
The enormous family live together in a four-storied house called “Chuuar Than Run” or New generation House, with 100 rooms. His wives share a dormitory near Chana’s private bedroom, according to local media.
The mansion is a major tourist attraction in the state, with people from around the world thronging the village to get a peek into the family’s lifestyle.
The family belonged to a Christian sect, Chana-Pawl which has about 2000 followers all living in close proximity with Chana’s house in Bakawng, Tlangnuam about 55km from Mizoram’s Capital Aizawl.
The sect which allowed polygamy for men was founded by Chana’s father in 1942 and Chana himself was born in 1945. He met his oldest wife, who is three years older than him, when he was only 17.
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