Originally Posted by
CrEAM
some of this stuff doesnt seem real... for one fact i know that ancient sanskrit was not created by Ethopians (Nagas). The Aryans (ppple of anicent Iran and Afghanistan) created Sanskrit and the Hindu caste system (better yet the basic foundation of the Hindu religion - thus a large part of Indian culture and society) when they conquered northern India - not the Ethopians. The Aryans created the caste system almost entirely and more or less indirectly determined by skin colour . Aryans being fair skinned ruled at top (along with the lighter skineed Indians that they could relate to better) and Indians (typically in the south with darker skin) were lower on the caste system. THiss was more or less one of the first systems of racisim, and it indirectly still lingers within the country of India.
Now concerning Ethopians and their role in India..there is no doubt that they came there and dwelled there along time ago from their efficiently crafted boats. But they didnt experience such a good welcome as you stated .They didnt conquer the country n tahts definite... they had integreated into the society (but still held on to some of their East African culture & traditions). now also keep in mind they came in little #s like 2000-4000 max. so there is no way in hell that they could rule the entire sub continent (approx. what makes up South Asia today) They were known to have physically strong characteristics and to be good warriors. as a result they held high ranks in the ancient Indian military and most of the migrant Ethopians became fighters.
Speaking bout today, you wouldnt reallly find an Ethopian living in India... they are definitely Indians with Ethopian roots, and there are some Indians (particualry in teh south) that are half Indian and half Ethopian. Most of the Ethopians over time married with the indigeanous Indians. The people that do got Ethopian roots tend to be very low on the caste system, and in impoverished neighbourhoods. the caste system still lives on today in India, it isnt emphasized nearly as much as before but its there, and due to the varying skin colours of Indian people it still harnesses some implications of racsism therefore all Ethopian related Indians are probably poor and uneducated.
But theres no doubt that Ethopians played a significant role in India and some held high positions in vital areas of Indian society but the Aryans had a FARRR greater influence, or even the British colonists on South Asia.
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