The Todas are a Dravidian pastoral tribe of the Nilgri uplands of southern India. They are noted for their fine physique. They speak a rude dialect of the Kanarese Dravidian language, and traditionally migrated from the Kanara coast district in the 12th century. The Todas are unusual in traditionally practising polyandry (the sharing of one wife be... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/CXTA.HTM