What do the persent day historians used to tell about the tribal societies ?
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According to the Constitution of India, there are 645 distinct tribes in India. The census of 2011 showed us that Bhil is the largest tribe in our country having a population of over 40 lacs! Tribal societies and tribal people form an integral part of our society. Let us learn about them.
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Understanding Tribal Societies
Tribal societies were absolutely different from those which existed in big cities. They did not follow the social rules and rituals, prescribed by the Brahmanas because they divided societies into numerous unequal classes. These societies were known as tribes. There was a unique bond of kinship among the members of each tribe.
Their main source of livelihood was agriculture. However, hunter-gatherers or herders were also there. Some tribes were nomadic and kept on moving from one place to another. Many large tribes lived in forest, hills, deserts, and places difficult to reach.
Features of Tribal Societies
Some special features of tribal societies are:
These tribal societies did not follow any of the social rules and rituals which the Brahmanas had prescribed. However, they had very rich oral traditions.
They were not divided into many unequal classes.
Members of the society were united by kinship bonds.
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