Rajasthan has a large indigenous populace Minas (Minawati)
in Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur areas. The Meo and
the Banjara are travelling tradesmen and artisans. The Gadia
Lohar is the Lohar meaning ironsmith who travels on Gadia meaning
bullock carts; they generally make and repair agricultural and
household implements. The Bhils are one of the oldest peoples
in India, inhabit the districts of Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Dungarpur,
Banswara, Udaipur, and Sirohi and are famous for their skill
in archery. The Grasia and nomadic Kathodi live in the Mewar
region. Sahariyas are found in the Kota district, and the Rabaris
of the Marwar region are cattle breeders.
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