Banjara (also called Nayak/Naik, Vanjari, Lamans/Lambani, Lambadi, GorBanjara) are the Colourful community considered as a nomadic tribe, who claim origins with ancient Rajasthan. Banjara's spread gradually into the present-day states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kashmir, Bengal and Gujarat, as well as other regions in the greater Indian subcontinent. In 19th century some of the people of banjara started settling down as farmers near mountains and hilly regions, while others were driven into the forests. Nayak means -The head of the territory in Banjaracommunity. The history gender equality is almost achieved in Banjara community, women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured.The origin of the Banjaras has been a much-debated topic. Banjaras are said to originate from the Marwar & Gorwar region of Rajasthan. Banjara also called as Gypsy of India. Motiraj Rathod in his book “Ancient History of Gor Banjara” writes that Gor (Banjara) were one of the ancient community, dating back to 5-6 thousand years BCE and there are references about Banjara in Greek Civilization leading up to Harappa and Mahenjodaro civilization and it is probable that Gor must have been the possible originators of Indus valley civilization to which documents are available.there are numerous references and proofs found in Vedic period about Banjara settlements in and around Indus Valley. Banjara is said to have its origin in the sub-mountain tract from Ghorakpur to Haridwar, the origin of Banjara to North India, Lambadis (Banjara) have more similarity with Maharattas than any other nation. Banjara's are Leading a wandering life, dwelling in tents and letting out their beast for hire to carry burdens; and for the first time the mention of Banjara was found in Muhammadan history. the basis of life of banjara in the State of Andhra Pradesh was initially thought to be Dravidian origin, but originally they all trace to Rajput tribe of North India, Historically Banjara were the only tribe in India who carried out the business on packed bullocks which no other people practiced.