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Bhils (bēlz), people, numbering about 3 million, who inhabit portions of Pakistan and of W central India, especially S Rajasthan and Gujarat states. They speak an Indo-European language, Bhili, and retain a distinctive culture, much affected by, but not absorbed into, Hinduism. They were traditional enemies of the Rajputs and allies of the Mughals.
BibliographySee S. M. Doshi, Bhils (1971). Bhils a group of related Indian tribes living mainly in the mountainous areas of the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bombay. There are about 2.8 million Bhils (1967 estimate). They speak Bhil dialects related to Indian (Indo-Aryan) languages. Their religion is Hinduism, but they preserve ancient animistic beliefs. The basic occupation is agriculture (cultivation of rice, millet, beans and vegetables); hunting and fishing play a major role in their economy. The Bhils are being assimilated by neighboring peoples (Rajasthani, Gujarati, and Marathas). REFERENCESNarody Iuzhnoi Azii. Moscow, 1963.Naik, T. B. The Bhils. Delhi, 1956. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | ONE usually associates firecrackers and diyas with Diwali but in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua district, Bhils celebrate the festival by sacrificing animals in memory of their ancestors. The more modern Bhils practice unique ways during birth, marriage and death. Visit tribal villages and meet members of tribal groups like Bhils, Warlis, Kunbis and Kokna. |
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