Manganiar
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The Langas / Manganiar, who consider themselves descendants of the Rajputs, are known as creators of the finest music of the Thar desert. Their songs are passed from generation to generation, which make them effectively the keepers of the history of the desert. They sing songs about [[[Alexander the Great]], Maharajas stories and past battles in the region. Manganiars have survived for centuries on the patronage of wealthy merchants in caravan towns, particularly Jaisalmer where there is an important settled community today. At times of birth, marriage or any family festivity, the Manganiar musicians are in attendance to evoke the right mood with songs of the desert and many specially composed songs to praise the patron and his family.
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