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"The fallen Rajputs"
According the legend the
Garasia tribals are descendents from the Chauhan Rajputs of south-west
Rajasthan. From Six centuries ago, after defeat in a battle, they fled
to the hills, where they mingled with the local
Bhil tribals to become a
distinct group. The tribal population of Garasias is confined to
regions around Mt. Abu and the Kotra region of
Udaipur.
If there be some truth in the legend of the Garasia origin, it is not
surprising that their culture and habits have a semblance of Bhil
culture where bows and arrows feature prominently, both for hunting
and personal protection. However, their beginnings as fallen Rajputs
give them a higher status than the aboriginal Bhils.
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