In ldquo Vayu Purana rsquo the following tribe is said to be the inhabitants of lsquo Mahand Mountai...........

Himachal Pradesh State GK Others

In “Vayu Purana’, the following tribe is said to be the inhabitants of ‘Mahand Mountains’?

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HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2019)

Pangwal

Lahaulas

Gaddi

Kinnauras

- Option 1: Pangwal

- The Pangwal people mainly inhabit the Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

- They have a distinct identity and culture separate from tribes mentioned in the Vayu Purana.

- Option 2: Lahaulas

- The Lahaulas are people from the Lahaul region in Himachal Pradesh.

- This region does not align with the Mahand Mountains mentioned in ancient texts.

- Option 3: Gaddi

- Gaddis are a pastoral community, residing mainly in the Dhauladhar ranges.

- The Dhauladhar ranges are different from the Mahand Mountains in ancient geography.

- Option 4: Kinnauras

- Correct answer: The Kinnauras are traditionally believed to inhabit areas near the Mahand Mountains as per ancient texts.

- The Kinnaur region is known for its rich cultural heritage.

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