Rajasthan DNA linked more closely to Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
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A genetic study indicates that the population of Rajasthan shares closer ancestral links with Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat than with regions in Pakistan.
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- Geneticist Gyaneshwar Chaubey presented findings from a genome-wide study of various castes and tribes in Rajasthan.
- Research indicates that the genetic makeup of the population aligns more closely with North and Central India than with the Indus Valley or Pakistan.
- This study challenges earlier research that suggested a stronger genetic connection to the northwestern frontier.
- The results suggest a deep-rooted local genetic continuity in Rajasthan stretching back to the Palaeolithic era.
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- Further comparative studies on regional Indian populations
- Analysis of other tribal genomes across the Indian subcontinent
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Gyaneshwar Chaubey
geneticist at Banaras Hindu University
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“The DNA of the Bhil tribe constitutes a significant component of India's genetic foundation. The castes and tribes of Rajasthan bear the imprint of a common ancient ancestor. This represents not merely socio-cultural continuity, but a scientific continuity evident in both maternal and paternal lineages.”
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…Gujarat, whereas the Bhils of Rajasthan exhibited the highest levels of diversity and admixture with surrounding castes and tribes. It is this admixture that establishes Rajasthan as a genetic bridge. Chaubey stated, " The DNA of the Bhil tribe constitutes a significant component of India's genetic foundation. The castes and tribes of Rajasthan bear the imprint of a common ancient ancestor. This represents not merely socio-cultural continuity, but a scientific continuity evident in both maternal and paternal lineages. " Also Read | Two owners, one buffalo and a DNA test: Bihar cops face a unique dispute The most notable part of the lecture was the presentation of mitochondrial DNA lineages, dating back approximately 52,000 years,…
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NamedIndia · Pakistan · Bhil · Gujjar · Meena · Banaras Hindu University · Gujarat · Gyaneshwar Chaubey · Indian Council of Historical Research · Lluis Quintana-Murci · Madhya Pradesh · Rajasthan · Varanasi Institute of History
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