Mayang is a term used by the Meeteis in Manipur to refer to non-Manipuri Indians, especially North Indians including the Assamese, Bengali Hindus, Biharis, Marwaris etc. Historically the term has been used to denote the Bishnupriya Manipuris and Bengali Hindus, who are considered by Meiteis to be outsiders in Manipur. The term was later casually used to denote 'foreigner' during the militancy in Manipur, which effectively translated to Indians from outside the state. Indians in general and Bengali Hindus in particular became the targets of attacks. According to journalist Kishalay Bhattacharjee, the term is synonymous to Dkhar in Meghalaya.