Describe the raikas of rajasthan. Mention the practice of cattle rearing
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They are groups of people.
In the deserts of Rajasthan lived the Raikas.
The rainfall in the region is less and uncertain. On cultivated land, harvest fluctuated every year. Over vast stretches, no crop could be grown.
So the Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism.
During the monsoon, the Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture was available.
By October, when grazing grounds were dry and exhausted, they moved out in search of other pastures and water, and returned again during the next monsoon.
One group of Raikas known as Maru Raikas herded camels and another group reared sheep and goat.
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They are groups of people on the move with their herds of goats and sheep or camels or cattle.
Pastoral Nomads of Desert of Rajasthan:
They are called Raikas.
Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralisms.
During monsoons Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer stayed in their home villages where pastures were available.
By October, they move out in search of other pastures and return again during the next monsoon.