The Paradas: A Glimpse into Ancient Tribes
The Paradas, closely linked to the Barbaras and Daradas, represent a fascinating yet complex aspect of ancient Indian tribal history. Often depicted as a barbarous hill tribe, the Paradas appear in various Puranic and epic traditions, highlighting their association with other rudimentary North Indian tribes. In Puranic literature, they are frequently referred to as Varadas or Paritas, and the Mahabharata’s Sabha Parva connects them with tribes like the Kulindas and Tanganas.