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Preserving tribal identity is a significant problem for indigenous tribes globally, given the rising globalization and cultural uniformity. Literature, in its diverse manifestations, including oral storytelling and written works, plays a crucial role in preserving the cultural legacy and identity of these groups. This Paper examines the various roles of literature in maintaining tribal identity, emphasizing its importance in conveying historical events, traditional knowledge, language, and cultural customs. The study explores the historical backdrop of tribal literature, charting its progression from oral traditions to modern written formats. This analysis explores the role of these narratives as containers of collective memory and sagacity, enabling the transmission of knowledge between generations and strengthening cultural customs and principles. Following that, the investigation specifically examines the significance of literature in the maintenance of tribal languages. Considering the rapid decline of indigenous languages, literature plays a key role in recording and reviving native languages, so protecting an essential aspect of tribal identity. The research also examines the influence of literature on strengthening social cohesion and identity among tribal societies. By engaging with narratives, verses, and various forms of literary art, individuals have the opportunity to establish a connection with their heritage, which in turn nurtures a feeling of belonging and a sense of honor towards their cultural identity. Literature serves as a resistance against the efforts of dominant civilizations to eliminate and absorb other cultures.