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History of the Romani people
The Romani people, also referred to as the Romani or Romanis, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who principally live in Europe. The origins of the Romanis can be traced back to South Asia. They may have migrated north from present-day Rajasthan and Sindh to present-day Punjab around 250 BC. Their subsequent northwestward migration began in the 5th century. They are thought to have settled in Persia from the 6th century and Armenia from the 8th century. They arrived in Anatolia and Thrace during the Byzantine era, before migrating throughout the Balkans during the Ottoman expansion. The first appearance of Romanis in western Europe is linked to their journey from the Balkans in the 15th and 16th centuries, often as pilgrims travelling in organised groups of between 40 and 200 people. By the 16th century, they were present throughout western and northern Europe. The traditional Romani language reflects the migratory history of its speakers, consisting of Indo-Aryan roots and significant input...
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