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The bow men of Rajasthan __ "The Bhils form an important group, which inhabits mainly the southern districts of Rajasthan and the surrounding regions of Udaipur and Chittaurgarh. The generic term, which describes their tribe apparently, derives its name from bil, meaning bow, which describes their original talent and strength." An overview and history. - illustrated - From rextours.com - http://www.rextours.com/rajasthan.asp?http&&&www.rextours.com/bhils.asp
The Bhil Tribe __ A brief overview. "The Bhils are the third largest tribe in
India after the Gonds and the Santhals. In the state of Madhya Pradesh, they are
prominently found in the Dhar, Jhabua, and West Nimar regions. Anthropologists
believe that the word Bhil is derived from the Dravidian word bil or vil,
meaning a bow." - From kamat.com -
http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/tribals/mptribes/bhils.htm
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