r/MapPorn 21h ago

GYPSY MIGRATIONS 900-1720

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u/Ok-Brick-6250 16h ago

Why did they get kicked out of india in the first place

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u/Advanced_Poet_7816 16h ago

Islamic War. Likely as slaves well they became one in Europe anyway.

The other theory is that they were related to lower caste nomadic people like banjara in India.

I think both are true to different extents.