Introduction 11
Premise 11
Purpose of study 12
Research Question 12
Objectives 12
Research Methods 12
Framework of Analysis 15
Scope and Limitations 15
Chapter 1: Background 17
1.1 Nomadic pastoralist, their dwelling and their relationship with the environment..17
1.2 Key theoretical concepts 20
1.2.1 Landscape 20
1.2.3 Resources 22
1.3 Region and Tribe 23
1.3.1 Ambi Dumala, Maharashtra and Dhangar tribe 24
1.3.2 Phopsondi, Maharashtra and Dangi keepers tribe 26
1.4 Physical structure and spatial relationship 28
Chapter 2: Landscape and Resources- Dhangar tribe 31
2.1 Landscape 31
2.1.1 Decision making on selection of campsite 31
2.1.2 Preference and exploitation of landscape 33
2.1.3 Movement on the site and use of local resources in the given context 39
2.2 Resources 44
2.2.1 Materials and tools for construction 44
2.2.2 Discussing the structure of individual shelters and vadas 47
2.2.3 Sequence of construction 62
2.2.4 Loading and unloading the belongings on the carrier animal 65
Chapter 3: Landscape and Resources- Dangi keepers 73
3.1 Landscape 73
3.1.1 Decision making on selection of campsite 74
3.1.2 Preference and exploitation of landscape 74
3.1.3 Movement on the site and use of local resources in the given context 79
3.2 Resources 83
3.2.1 Materials and tools for construction 83
3.2.2 Discussing the structure of individual space of the cave 84
3.2.3 Sequence of construction 90
Conclusion 91
Appendix 93
Bibliography 103