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The Islam appeared in Northeastern India after the invasion of Malik Yuzbak in 1257 who built a mosque for the first time in Assam to celebrate his victory. Following this, a number of mosques were constructed in Assam by different Muslim invaders. Azan Fakir, who was the chief force of consolidation of Islam in Assam valleys in the 17th century, also undertook missionary work for the propagation of Islam in parts of present-day Nagaland. He also asked one of his associates, Saleh Saheb, to stay in the Naga hills to undertake propagation work. A large number of Muslims from undivided Bengal entered Manipur through the western boundary at different historical times and settled there. Khasis came into contact with Muslims around the 17th century. Muslims paid occasional visits to the Khasi hills as wanderers, traders, fortune tellers, hunters and in other capacities. In the course of time these Muslims adopted Khasi customs. The introduction of Islamic beliefs into different tribal societies of Northeast India did not result radical socio-cultural changes. The tribals of the region who have embraced Islam have organized their way of life primarily according to the dictates of their tribal traditions. At the same time one also notices that various elements from both tribal and Islamic traditions coexist within the same socio-cultural framework of the tribals. The socio-cultural life of many of the tribals who have come under the influence of Islam is guided more by their tribal traditions than by Islamic tradition.