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Historical stages of Rajasthani literature
900 to 1400 AD The Early Period
1400 to 1857 AD Medival Period
1857 to present day Modern Period


Minas are Proto-nordic racial in origin and are believed to be the original habitats of several regions of Rajasthan such as Alwar, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Sikar Tonk etc.[1] However, some believe that they are of Proto-Dravidian stock. The Vedas mention them as the enemies of the Aryans while the Mahabharata glorifies them with the kingdom of Matsyaraj.[2] whereas Bhils belong to Proto-Australoid racial group and are identified with Mundas and the Gonds in respect of their racial characteristics.[3]

  1. ^ An atlas of tribal India By Moonis Raza, Aijazuddin Ahmad,p 40
  2. ^ Official Web Site of Banswara District
  3. ^ An atlas of tribal India By Moonis Raza, Aijazuddin Ahmad,p 40

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