Question

Discuss the interdependence between the tribes and the sultans of medieval India.

Answer 1

Explanation:

interdependence between societies

Though sometimes there were conflicts between the caste-based societies and tribal societies, they were dependent on each other for diverse needs. This dependence played a vital role in changing both the societies.

Tribes:

Very scanty information can be obtained about the tribes from contemporary historians and travellers. This is because tribal people did not keep written records, barring few exceptions. They preserved their customs and oral traditions well which were passed on from generation to generation. Tribal histories written by present day historians are based on oral traditions.

Spread of Tribes

Almost in every region of the subcontinent, we can find tribal people. At different times, the area and influence of a tribe varied. Some powerful tribes had control over large territories.