Plural or collective term for the Dards, or a specific grouping of Dardic-speaking peoples in the mountainous regions of South Asia.
From 'Dard' with the plural suffix '-i' or '-ni' common in Sanskrit-derived terms. Used in anthropological literature and regional histories.
The Dardani maintained their own unique identities for millennia while surrounded by larger empires—their isolation in mountain valleys actually preserved their ancient languages that linguists love studying.
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