But the evidence does not warrant any definite assertion.
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Dravidian tribes.
The principal Dravidian tribes are the Gonds, Khonds and Oraons.

The Gonds were once dominant over the greater part of the Central Provinces, which was called Gondwana after them.

The above three names have in each case been given to the tribes by the Hindus.

The following tribes are found in the Province: Gond, Oraon or Kurukh, Khond, Kolam, Parja, Kamar.