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'Mundro' and 'Garu' are known as the children of the hypergamous union of which of the following tribe?

HPPSC Β· 2021 Β· GS1
Question:
'Mundro' and 'Garu' are known as the children of the hypergamous union of which of the following tribe?

Options

(1) Swanglas
(2) Gaddis
(3) Khampas
(4) Gujjars
Answer: (1) Swanglas

Explanation:
The Swanglas (also called Pangwals) of the Pangi valley in Chamba district have a distinctive social structure. Among the Swanglas, the groups called 'Garu' and 'Mundro' are believed to have originated from hypergamous unions β€” specifically from a Rajput man marrying a Bodh (Buddhist/lower status) woman. Such unions created intermediate social categories within the Swangla community. These groups occupy a specific position in the social hierarchy of Pangi valley.

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