What does the Kinner means ?
People living in Kinnaur
Incorrect Answer Krishna varna of the people
Incorrect Answer Halfman and half horse
Correct Answer People with magic powers and living near Kailash mountains
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The inhabitants of Kinnaur district are known as Kinnauras, Kinara, Kanawara, Kannaura or Kinnaurese. The Word Kinner originated from the two Sanskrit words; Kim + Nara, means, "what kind of strange persons are they?" There are references about Kinners in 'MAHABHARATA' and in the Kinnauri women, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh immortal epics of Kalidas. It is believed that the 131st descendant of this dynasty is Raja Veerbhadra Singh, former Chief Minster of Himachal Pradesh. Presently, the Kinner population is confined to Kinnaur district only.
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By: Pooja Sharda