The Gadia Lohar were once royal blacksmiths — their way of life could soon be lost to history
They were once revered as master blacksmiths, forging weapons for kings and armies.
But India’s Gadia Lohar community is struggling to preserve their traditions as demand for their trade declines and their nomadic lifestyle disappears.
International correspondent Aaron Fernandes visited one of their settlements in India’s capital, New Delhi.
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