Tribal Communities of India

The video explores the history and distribution of tribal people across India, highlighting their oral traditions and lack of written records. It covers various regions, including Punjab, Sindh, the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bengal, South India, and Central and Western India. The video discusses the influence and historical presence of tribes in these areas, as well as their interactions with historical figures and empires.

Why is there limited historical data available on tribal people?

• They were not significant historically.

• They did not have written records.

• They were not studied by historians.

• They lived in isolated regions.

How did tribal people traditionally pass down their customs?

• Through oral traditions.

• Through songs.

• Through paintings.

• Through written records.

Which tribe was influential in the Punjab region during the 14th century?

• Langa

• Santal

• Gaddi

• Khokhar

Who defeated the Khokhar tribe in Punjab?

• Kamran Khan Ghar

• Kamran

• Kamran Khan

• Akbar

Which tribes were prominent in the Multan and Sindh regions?

• Langa and Goonj

• Langa and Santal

• Langa and Baloch

• Langa and Gaddi

What is the name of the powerful tribe in Balochistan?

• Gaddi

• Baloch

• Khokhar

• Santal

Which tribe in the Himalayan region is known for herding animals?

• Naga

• Santal

• Gaddi

• Munda

Which tribe was defeated by Raja Man Singh in Bihar-Jharkhand?

• Cheros

• Naga

• Munda

• Gaddi

Which tribes are found in Odisha and Bengal?

• Langa and Goonj

• Munda and Santal

• Gaddi and Naga

• Khokhar and Baloch

Where is the largest tribal population in India located?

• Western and Central India

• Punjab

• Himalayan region

• North-Eastern India