Khaśa, (skt:खश) Khāśakas and khaśal are Ethno-linguistic group of people inhabiting the surrounding areas of Chenab river. They speak Khaśi dialect of Western Pahari language family. They are closely related to Bhadarwahi, Sarazi, and Rudhārī linguistic groups.[1][2][3]
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Religion | |
Hinduism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Rudhāri, Bhaderwahi |
History
The earliest mention of the word Khaśa can be found in the epic Mahabharata, where they are mentioned to have inhabited regions in the vicinity of Gandhara , Trigarta, and the Madra Kingdom. They are also identified in the Rajatarangini to be residing in the regions close to kāṣṭhavāṭa (present day Kishtwar) and on the banks of chandrabhaga(chenab).[2]
- ^ "SPPEL - Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages". www.sppel.org. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b Kaul, S. (2013-11-26). "Kalhana's Kashmir: Aspects of the Literary Production of Space in the Rajatarangini". Indian Historical Review. 40 (2): 207–222. doi:10.1177/0376983613499675. ISSN 0376-9836.
- ^ Kaul, P. K. (2006). Pahāṛi and other tribal dialects of Jammu. 1 (1st ed ed.). Delhi, India: Eastern Book Linkers. ISBN 978-81-7854-101-3.
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