What is the story about the Kodavu people's descent?
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The people of Coorg are believed to be of Greek or Arabic descent. It is said that a part of Alexander’s army moved towards the south and had to settle there when their return became impractical. They married amongst the locals and their culture is manifested in marriage and religious rites and martial traditions. The long, black coats with embroidered waist belts worn by Kodavus, known as Kuppia resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds also throw light on the Arabic origins of Kodavu people.
As per the author, the people of Coorg are possible of Greek or Arabic descent. A part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast, they settled there and married amongst the locals. Their culture is pretty evident through marriage, religious rights which are very distinct from the Hindu tradition.