Question

What is a Kafila?

• A. A group of herding families.
• B. A group of trading families.
• C. A group of travellers.
• D. A group of merchants.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A group of herding families.

Kafilas are groups of herding families. These are usually formed by the Gujjar Bakarwals. These pastoralists form groups in their communities resulting in several households coming together to form a Kafila. They do so in order to avoid animal attacks and to protect their herds.