DMPQ Premium- State the geographical distribution of Gond tribe in Madhya pradesh. Also mention the social customs and religious beliefs of the tribe.

Gond people occupy the sides of the Narmada river, and live in close harmony with Mother Nature. Their native language belongs to the Dravidian family, and they are scattered across the country. In these stories of oral traditions it is said that when Gond gods were born, their mother abandoned them. The goddess Parvati rescued … Read more

DMPQ Premium- Classify the different sections of Bhil tribe. Also throw light on occupational structure and social customs of tribe.

There are two divisions of Bhil: the Central or “pure” Bhil, and the Eastern or part-Rajput Bhil. The Central Bhil live in the mountain regions of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Many years ago, Bhil rajas (kings) permitted immigrants from the plains to settle in the hill regions. To safeguard their independence and rule, the … Read more