Tribes Nomads Flashcards
What period is referred to as witnessing a great social change?
The period from eighth to eighteenth century
What was the role of oral tradition among tribes during this period?
Preserved their culture and heritage
What does ‘Jati’ refer to in the context of this text?
Subgroups of varnas based on work
What type of distinction existed among Hindus?
Caste based distinction
What was the political hierarchy among?
Hindus
List some segments of society that existed side by side.
- Tribals
- Nomads
- Itinerant groups
What changes did tribal societies undergo?
Interaction with Hindu and Islam societies
What were the main livelihoods of the tribals?
- Agriculturists
- Pastoralists
- Herders
- Hunter-gatherers
What does ‘Varna’ refer to?
Four groups in which society was divided
Who were the politically powerful tribes mentioned?
- Gonds
- Ahoms
- Bhil
- Kolis
What is a ‘Garh’?
A division of the Gond kingdoms controlled by a particular clan
What is a unit of 84 villages called?
Chaurasi
What is a subdivision of garh comprising 12 villages termed as?
Barhot
What were landlords known as?
Bhuiyans
What are labourers called in this context?
Paik
What does ‘Khel’ refer to in Ahom society?
Name given to clan
What are ‘Buranjis’?
Historical works of the Ahoms
What is the purpose of a census?
Enumeration of people living in a country
How often is a census taken?
Every decade (10 years)
