CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the author, the fiercely independent people of Coorg are descendants of Greeks or Arabs. A part of Alexander’s army moved South along the coast and settled there only when they were unable to return to their country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why are the people of Coorg known as descendants of the Arabs? Ans. The theory of the people of Coorg as descendants of the Arabs draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The story that supports that the people of Coorg are of Greek descent is that some of Alexander’s soldiers had stayed back after he left and they settled in Coorg. EXPLANATION: Coorg is a beautiful hill station in South India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: It is believed that Kodavu people are of Arabic origin. It is said that some of Alexander’s armymen moved to south and settled there. Their costume, martial practices and marriage rituals also point to the fact that they are from Arabic origin.

Detailed explanation-5: -One rather far-fetched theory is that the Coorgis were descendants of Alexander the Great’s Greek army. That would explain their fair features and martial tradition. But, then, Alexander only came into a part of present-day north India, far away from Coorg (though he did leave a general behind to form a kingdom).