FOOD HABITS OF VARIOUS TRIBES LIVING IN KUMAON
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.6039Keywords:
Tolchha, Marchha, Shoka, Terai Region, Johar Valley, KumaiyaAbstract [English]
The population of Kumaon includes many tribes like Shoka, Raji, Tharu and Boksa. Bhotiya people, who have similarity with Tibetans, are residents of Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi and Chamoli districts. Tolchha, Marchha and Shoka or Rawat are their three sub-castes. Boksa are residents of Bhabar region of Garhwal and Nainital districts. They consider themselves to be the descendants of Jagdev Singh, a descendant of King Bhoj, who settled here a thousand years ago. Tharu live in the Terai region in Nainital district and consider themselves to be the descendants of the soldiers of Chittor.
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