DMPQ Madhya Pradesh Society

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 Bhil fought against the Moghals, the Maratha, and the British. Bhil primarily work as peasant farmers, field laborers, and village watchmen. With a growth in population, most of their land holdings are small and generally non-productive. The people are experts in handling bows and arrows. ... Read more

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 them, but her consort Sri Shambhu Mahadeo (Shiva) kept them captive in a cave. Pahandi Kapar Lingal, a Gond hero, who received help from the goddess Jangu Bai, rescued them from the cave. They came out of the cave in four groups, thus laying the ... Read more