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2. These people may possibly be connected with the Haihya of the Purânik lists. We read that they with the Jalajanghas, descendants of Yadu, conquered King Bahu or Bahuka and were finally destroyed by Sâgara.13 A tribe of Haihayas still exists in the valley of Sahajpur, who, according to Colonel Tod, are “aware of their ancient lineage, and though few in numbers, are still celebrated for their valour.”14 Professor Wilson suggested their connection with the Hia, Hoiei-ke, Hoieiha, and similarly denominated Hun or Turk Tribes, who make a figure in Chinese History. “At the same time it is to be observed that these tribes do not make their appearance until some centuries after the Christian era, and the scene of their first exploits is far from the frontier of India: the coincidence of appellation may therefore be merely accidental. In the word haya, which properly means ‘a horse,’ it is not impossible that we have confirmatory evidence of the Scythian origin of the Haihyas.”15