Comparative Analysis of Nomadic Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir: Gujjarsand Bakkerwals

Authors

  • Dr. Irfan Ahmad Lone, Professor Manju Malothra 1Doctorate of Philosophy, Department of History, Desh Bhagat University, Amloh, Punjab

Keywords:

Comparative, Analysis, GujjarsBakkerwals, Nomadic Tribe, Jammu and Kashmi

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to make comparative analysis of Gujjars and Bakkerwals of Jammu and
Kashmir. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is home to the Gujjars and Bakerwals. Most of them live in remote, hilly mountainous regions close to forests and along the actual control line between India and Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir is home to the Gujjar and Bakkerwal Gujjar sects. The distinction between these sects is that those who choose goat and sheep rearing as their primary source of income are known as Bakerwals, while those who rely on agriculture, buffaloes, and other animals like cows are known as Gujjar. Gujjars and Bakerwals both belong to the same sub caste. There are roughly 10 lakh Bakerwals and 24 lakh Gujjars in the entire state of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Published

2023-02-19

How to Cite

Dr. Irfan Ahmad Lone, Professor Manju Malothra. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Nomadic Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir: Gujjarsand Bakkerwals. International Journal of New Media Studies: International Peer Reviewed Scholarly Indexed Journal, 10(1), 74–82. Retrieved from https://ijnms.com/index.php/ijnms/article/view/48

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): January-June, 2023

Section

Articles