Chapter 5,tribes and nomads Flashcards
History of tribes and nomads
why do historians and travellers give scanty information about tribes?
Tribal people did not keep written records,But preserved Rich customs and Oral traditions
which was the very Influential tribe during thirteenth and fourteenth century in Punjab?
The Khokhar tribe.
who became important after the Khokhars?
The Ghakkars
what was important with the chief of Ghakkars?
their chief khan Gakkhar,was made a manasabdar by emperor Akbar
who were the tribes which dominated in Multan and Singh and who were they subdued by?
Langahs and Arghuns dominated extensive regions before they were subdued by the Mughals.
What was the powerful tribe in the north west?
The balochis.
What are Clans?
A clan is a group of families or households claiming descent from a common ancestor.
which tribe lived in the western himalaya?
There lived the shepherd tribe of Gaddis.
which tribe dominated the distant north-eastern part?
the Nagas,The Ahoms and many others.
what emerged in the twelfth century of present-day Bihar and Jharkaand?
Chero chiefdoms.
who defeated Cheros and in which year?
Raja Man Singh,Akbars famous general,attacked and defeated cheros in 1591.
what happened when Raja Man Singh defeated the cheros?
A large amount of booty was taken from them,but they were not entirely subdued.
who were the other tribed that lived in Orissa and Bengal?
Mundas and Santals
Who lived in the maharashtra highlands and karnataka?
Kolis and Berads.
which tribe lived in the further south?
Koragas,Vetars,Maravars and many others.
