Tribes of Meghalaya

19 Feb,2024

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The second largest tribe in Meghalaya, the Garos are believed to be descendants of the Tibeto-Burmar race.

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Garo

The Garos live in the Garo hills and speak a language that belongs to the Bodo branch of the Sino Tibetan phylum.

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Garo

The Khasis live in the East and West Khasi hills and the northern lowlands and foothills.

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Khasi

The Khasis who live in the Jaintia hills are also known as Jaintias or Pnars.

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Khasi

The Khasis who live in the Jaintia hills are also known as Jaintias or Pnars.

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Khasi

The Jaintias live in the Jaintia hills and are believed to be of the Indo-Mongoloid race.

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Jaintia

The Jaintias speak a distinct Austric language that belongs to the Mon-Khmer group.

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Jaintia

The Jaintias are a matrilineal society, meaning inheritance is based on kinship with the mother or the female line.

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Jaintia