Migrating Banjaras and Settling Tandas: An Un-noticed Contribution

Abstract

This research is an effort to understand the contribution of the migration to the north-western, western and northern India. Throughout the medieval history migration has efficaciously made creative contributed. None of the migration in its beginning was a smooth experience and was given to harshness and arduous jeopardizes. Usually the migrations from central Asia in India have been proven as awaiting fortunes. The medieval century migrations were accommodated in the courts and have made notable contributions to the literary culture and art. Similarly the nomadic community of Banjara was also making certain obvious additions to the India and its landscape. The organization of Banjara community was given to nomadic lifestyle but in the same role they were performing the twin tasks primarily as a transporter or supplier along with it some tradecum- credit activities and pastoralism. The flexible intake of members made this community a heterogeneous social organization which picked and dropped cultures, rituals and religious affiliations over the years grabbing the opportunities for scrolling over the trade.