The Publication Branch of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, while dealing ‘Orissa States‘ in its illustrated book ‘Indian States To-day’ have very aptly proved these remaining states of Orissa to be Tribal Areas. The remark column of the above book runs thus. “These fifteen States have no connected or authentic history. They were first inhabited by aborginal races who were divided into innumerable tribal groups, each under its own chief or headman. They carried on incessant warfare with their neighbours. In course of time their hill retreat were penetrated by Arayan adventures who gradually overthrew the tribal chiefs and established themselves in their place………… The ruling family of Ranpur is Khond in origion and is the only known example of the origional settlers retaining their rule inspite of many vicissitudes.”
