Malto and Kurukh - The Dravidians of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

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In this video, we delve into the intriguing world of the Malto and Oraon people - the Dravidians of the North - and the Malto and Kurukh languages, two fascinating members of the Dravidian language family spoken across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Building on the success of my previous video about the Dravidians and Brahuis, we're exploring the historical origins, geographical spread, linguistic connections, and socio-economic challenges faced by these communities.

In the video, we will cover the following points:

• Geographical Spread: Discover the distribution of the Malto and Kurukh speaking communities, from the hills of Jharkhand to the plains of Bangladesh and the eastern regions of Nepal.

• Historical Origins: Uncover various theories about their migration, including possible roots in South India, Gujarat, and the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.

• Linguistic Diversity: Learn about the unique features of Malto and Kurukh, their writing systems (including the indigenous scripts like Tolong Siki and Kurukh Banna), and their relationship with other Dravidian languages.

• Cultural Insights: Explore the rich cultural heritage, traditional practices, and religious affiliations of these communities.

• Current Challenges: Understand the socio-economic issues they face, including marginalization, and efforts towards preserving their languages and culture.

This video offers a comprehensive look at the Malto and Kurukh speaking communities, highlighting their rich history, cultures, and the pressing need for preservation and recognition.

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0:00 Intro
1:12 Malto and Kurukh languages - Location
1:52 Where do the Malto and Kurukh speakers come from?
2:26 First theory - Migration from south India
2:34 Second theory - Migration from Gujarat
2:55 Third theory - Indus valley civilization
3:29 Cultural aspects
4:24 Main religious affiliations
5:37 Number of speakers
6:09 Endangered languages
7:20 Linguistic analysis of Malto and Kurukh languages
7:46 Malto language - varieties, script, literature
8:44 Kurukh language - varieties, script, literature
10:17 Ending