Nishadas

Nishada  is a tribe mentioned in ancient Indian literature (such as the epic Mahabharata). The ancient texts mention several kingdoms ruled by this tribe. In the Mahabharata, the Nishadas are described as hunters, fishermen, mountaineers or raiders that have the hills and the forests as their abode.

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Category:Adivasi
Category:Himalayan peoples
Category:Indigenous peoples of South Asia
Category:Social groups of India
Category:Ethnic groups in India
Category:Karakoram