Historical Background of Gujjar Tribe in Jammu and Kashmir

Author(s): Robina Akther and Mudassir Majid

Abstract:

India is considered as a home land of multiple tribes and communities population in the world. In India, mostly among tribal, there are still large sections of population who subsist on pastoralism. Gujjar, decalred as tribal in some states, also continue with pastoral life. Tribal populations currently reside in thirty Indian states and union territories, and they are broken down into 705 distinct ethnic groups. Tribal Groups have specific privileges under Article 342 of the Indian Constitution. With 11.9% and 14.7%, respectively, of the population of scheduled tribes, Jammu & Kashmir is second only to Madhya Pradesh. Twelve tribes make up the 14.9 lakh schedule tribal residents of Jammu & Kashmir (community). After Kashmiris and Ladakhi, Gujjars are the third largest community in terms of population. The Gujjar community was originally found in Gurjistan (Georgia), but later they began migrating towards east Iran, Afghanistan crossed Suleiman, and eventually entered the Indus valley. With time passing, they once again began migrating towards the south and reached Gujarat, eventually spreading in different places of India such as Kathiawar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The primary goal of this essay is a detailed investigation of the historical context, and origins of the Gujjar people in J&K. Based on secondary data sources; this study was undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir.

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