Vagad
Vagad, also known as Vagada, is a historical-cultural region in the southwestern part of Rajasthan, India. Though not an administrative unit, it is recognized in local tradition and scholarship as a distinct geographic area that centers on tribal communities of the Bhil group.
The region lies in the southern Rajasthan plateau, characterized by hilly terrain of the Aravalli ranges and
The region is predominantly inhabited by Bhil and Bhil-Meena communities. The Wagdi language (also called Vagdi
Vagad has a rich tribal culture known for folk music, dance, crafts, and oral traditions. Economic activity
Historically, Vagad comprised princely states of Banswara and Dungarpur, whose rulers aligned with the Mewar kingdom
In contemporary discourse, Vagad is used to denote a cultural region rather than an official administrative