How did the banjaras earn their
living
Answers
Banjaras were traditionally cattle and salt merchants. They also traded in grain and were known for long-distance commodity transport before the advent of the railways. During British rule Banjaras were forced to give up their traditional occupations.
Origin and history
The Banjaras are believed to have originated from the Marwar region of Rajasthan.
The word Banjara is said to be derived from the Sanskrit word vana chara (wanderers in jungle). The word Lambani or Lamani is derived from the Sanskrit word lavana (salt), which was the principal product they transported across the country.
Banjaras were traditionally cattle and salt merchants. They also traded in grain and were known for long-distance commodity transport before the advent of the railways. During British rule Banjaras were forced to give up their traditional occupations. This led to some of them settling down as farmers near mountains and hilly regions, while others were driven into forests. The Banjaras of Maharashtra, called Laman Banjara /Lambani, are engaged in farming and many of them are highly educated.
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