Under the Rajah, local chiefs or governors known as Nayaks ruled over each district.

The chiefs of this place ruled for about 300 years, from 1478 to 1776 A.D.

Chief: The highest rank, the chief ruled the tribe and was respected by all others.

The chief returned to his people and ruled until his death in 1939.

After the death of Chichontonatuih, nine other chiefs ruled this same area until 1174.

Uh, the chief ruled the fire accidental.

Its chiefs, known as the 'Kyungu' ruled from this location.

In some instances, the chief and his supporters ruled tyrannically; in others, the chief became a manipulated figurehead.

Even when dates and/or lengths of reigns are given, they can only be appromiximated as some chiefs may have ruled in opposition to each other.

Each chief ruled a ward within the territory.