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The Tribe that we present today is the Hakkipiki Tribe.

The Hakkipiki are a tribal group in the state of Karnataka.
In Kannada, Hakkipikki means "bird hunters."
They are believed to be related to the renowned Ranapratap Singh.
They are a nomadic tribe of hunter-gatherers who lived in the country's woodlands.
They are divided into four clans: Gujathioa, Kaliwala, Mewara, and Panwara.
They speak a variety of south Indian languages, including kannada, tamil, telegu, and malyalam, as well as vagribooli, which is close to Gujrati.
Hinduism is practised by the Hakkipikki.

Source: tribal.nic.in

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#KnowTheTribe Trivia

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The Tribe that we present today is the Siddi Tribe.

Between the 15th and 19th centuries, the Siddis moved from East Africa to India.
They have currently settled in Karnataka, Gujarat, Image
Goa, Maharastra, and Daman & Diu.

They governed Bengal as the Habshi dynasty of the Bengal Sultanate.

They are so widespread that they have practically adopted most Indian languages.
They are very involved in cultural activities and create festivals such as Habash Fest.

Source: tribal.nic.in

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