18 Questions
Which tribe is believed to have migrated to the Chhota Nagpur region from Tibet?
Mundas
Who was appointed as the leader of the Munda tribe by Madra Munda according to the Archaeological Survey of India report?
Sutiya Pahan
Which tribe played an important role in establishing the Nag dynasty in the Chhota Nagpur region?
Mundas
From which region are the Oraon tribes believed to have migrated before settling in the mountainous regions of Rohtas?
South India
Which tribe was driven out of southern Bihar by Cheras, Oraons, and Kharwars?
Mundas
Which tribe is believed to be related to the Dravidians and have come from South India towards a north-west direction?
Oraons
Where did the Chero-Kharwar population dominate?
Palamu
What is the name of the youth dormitory of the Oraon tribe?
Dhumkuria
Where are the Mundas mainly found in Jharkhand?
Ranchi and Khunti
What language do the Mundas speak?
Mundari
According to one ideology, where do the Mundas originate from?
South-eastern India
Which tribe had an association with the Dravidians based on linguistic familiarity?
Munda tribe
During which period did the population of Santhals increase in the Santhal Pargana region?
British period
What inspired the Oraons to eat meat according to folklore?
Influence from the Mundas
Which tribe did the Oraons establish close contact with in Chhota Nagpur Khas?
Munda tribe
Where did one branch of the Oraon tribe settle after being evacuated from Rohtasgarh?
Rajmahal area
Which tribe resided in Palamu area along with the Birjia tribe?
Bhuiya tribe
What was the basis of belief that the Ho tribe lived in Chhota Nagpur Khas for a long time?
Linguistic and traditional similarities with Mundas
Study Notes
Origins and Migration
- The Oraon tribe's language is similar to Kudukh and Kannada, suggesting a connection to the Dravidians.
- According to Oraon tradition, they are descendants of Kharkha and later came to be called Karukh.
- The Oraon tribe split into two branches: one settled in Rajmahal and the other in Palamu.
Tribal Associations and Interactions
- The Oraons interacted with the Mundas, teaching them farming and ploughing, while the Mundas introduced them to eating meat.
- The Mundas eventually migrated west due to Oraon pressure.
- Other tribes in the region included the Khrwars, Cheros, Kols, Bhumij, Santhal, and Bhuiya.
Tribal Territories and Dominance
- The Birjia tribe resided in Palamu, the Bhumij in Manbhum, and the Ho tribe in Singhbhum and Hazaribagh.
- The Mundas and Oraons were the dominant tribes in Chhota Nagpur.
- The Oraons are believed to have destroyed the Asura culture in Jharkhand.
Tribal History and Legacy
- The Mundas are believed to have come from Tibet and lived in southern Bihar before settling in Chhota Nagpur.
- Madra Munda led the Mundas and helped establish the Nagavansh dynasty.
- The Oraons migrated from south India, settling in Rohtasgarh and eventually the Chhota Nagpur region.
Social and Cultural Practices
- The Oraon tribe has a youth dormitory called Dhumkuria, which means a communal sleeping house.
- The Mundas have their own language, Mundari, which belongs to the Austro-Asiatic language family.
- Munda villages have three special sites, a unique feature of tribal villages.
Explore the history and traditions of the Oraon tribe, including their linguistic connection with the Dravidians and their descent from Kharkha. Learn about the separation of Oraon into two branches and the settlement of one branch in the Rajmahal area.
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