ADI Dharam Movement in Punjab: The Origins and Influence of ADI Dharam Movement in Punjab

Abstract

The seeds of Dalit Movements were sown in the Indian sub-continent with the arrival of those Arayans who frequently shifted places, the wanderers and shepherds in this region in about 1800 BC. They entered Punjab (the land of five rivers, the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and the Jhelum) from Central Asia in the North of undivided India through the Khaibar Pass. Even though those white complexioned, grey and brown eyed and grey and black haired Aryans were far less in numbers but they were strong willed with self-determination and a well-built body.