Genetics and language shed light on Indian origins from "summary" of Early Indians by Tony Joseph
The study of genetics and languages has provided valuable insights into the origins of the Indian population. By analyzing the DNA of modern-day Indians and comparing it with that of ancient populations, researchers have been able to trace the genetic history of the subcontinent. The results of these studies have challenged long-held beliefs about the ancestry of Indians and shed new light on their origins. One of the key findings of genetic studies is that the Indian population has been shaped by multiple waves of migration. The first wave occurred around 65,000 years ago when modern humans migrated out of Africa and settled in the Indian subcontinent. Subsequent waves of migration brought in different populations, including the Dravidian-speaking people from the northwest and the Indo-European speakers from the Central Asian steppes. These migrations played a crucial role in shaping the genetic diversity of the Indian population. By analyzing the DNA of modern Indians, researchers have been able to identify distinct genetic markers that are associated with different populations. These markers provide clues about th...
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