Question

Give a brief account of the tribal people found in different parts of the subcontinent.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

What draws India closer to an obscure and indifferent picture are the indigenous tribes. Far from the contemporary trend and economical development, they own their personal identity as Adivasi having their own language, religion, festivals, cuisine, dance and music. With such an enigmatic culture and hospitality they also significantly hold a contrasting patriarchal and matriarchal society.

I can’t say that for sure the total number of tribal groups in India, but after a wide research I can say that it exceeds more than 500 and comprises approximately 9% of the total population of the country.

Answer 2

                         Tribal People.

Tribal people were found in almost every region of the sub-

continent. In Punjab, the Khokhar tribe was influential during the 13th and

14th centuries. Later, the Gakkhars became more important. In Multan and

Sind, the Langahs and Arghuns dominated extensive regions. The Balochis

were another large and powerful tribe in the north-west. In the western

Himalayas, the Gaddi Shepherds lived. The Nagas, Ahoms and many

others lived in the distant north-eastern part of the subcontinent. In many

areas of present-day Bihar and Jharkhand, Chero Chiefdoms had emerged

by the 12th century.

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However, they were subdued by the Mughals. The Mundas and Santals

were other important tribes that lived in these states and also in Orissa and

Bengal. The Kolis, Berads and numerous others lived in the Maharashtra

highlands, Karnataka and Gujarat. Further there were large tribal

populations of Koragas, Vetars, Maravars and many others in South. The

Bhils were spread across western and central India. By the late 16th

century many of them had become settled agriculturists and some even

zamindars. Many Bhil clans, nevertheless, remained hunter-gatherers. The

Gonds were found in large numbers across the present-day states of

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

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