<human>:  Who was the first person to domesticate the water buffalo?
<bot>: The water buffalo was first domesticated in India, about 5,000 years ago. The water buffalo was first domesticated by the Indus Valley Civilization. The water buffalo is a large, hump-backed animal that has been used for pulling plows, carts, and wagons. The water buffalo is also used for meat, milk, and hides.