Bhils - The Archers, are the tribals of Mewar, descandents of original inhabitants of India. The word Bhil is derived from Bil or Vil meaning Bow. The Bhils used to furnish the needs of Prince s of Mewar with bowmen, supplies or by guarding their families. Some famous names of Bhils are Bhim, Bhim Singh Maharana, Bhimisi and Bhindar. All of them have special place in the ancient history of India.

Bhils are the tribes of Central India found in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mahrashtra and Tripura. Out of India they are found in Bangladesh. In colonial times they were employed by the Rajputs as Shikaris and as Warriors. Today there is a Mewar Bhil Corps - the acclaimed Corps of Mewars. They are supposed to be the best archers and also excellent in geographical knowledge. They are the third largest tribes in India after Gonds and Santhals.
The Traditional Dance of Bhils known as Ghoomar, involves going round and round at very high speeds without losing balance. It also involves keeping upto ten to twelve water pots on the head and then moving in circles at high speeds.
The Bhils have a strong faith in the ritual called Polygamy. They are at their wish to remarry as many times they wish to. Though polygamy has been a tradition for Bhils, these days some of them restrain from following so.