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The Shauka people are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group living in the Johar Valley of Gori Ganga river in Munsyari, tehsil of the Pithoragarh District in Uttarakhand, India.
See also
The Shaukas, also known as Johari, are part of Bhotiya community of Munsyari. The Shaukas are known for their unique culture, traditional customs, and distinct way of life. Historically, the Shaukas were involved in trade between India and Tibet, contributing to their rich cultural exchange. Their villages often exhibit traditional architecture, and the Shauka people are engaged in activities like agriculture, trade, and animal husbandry.
Further reading
- "Zu einer Zeit, als Bäume und Gräser noch sprechen konnten...". Sozioökonomie, Kosmologie und Mythologie der Rang-Shauka im zentralindischen Himalaya (Taschenbuch) von Sabine Leder
- History of the Origin of Shauka Tribe of Middle Himalayas, by Negi Girdhar Singh, Dept. of History, Kumaon University, Nainital. 2006. Lucknow Journal of Social Sciences. 2006, Volume 3, Issue 2. ISSN 0974-8148.
References
- Kashyap, Anirban (1996). The Scheduled Castes in India. India: Gyan Publishing House. pp. 83–84, 98.