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Panjab Castes: Being a Reprint of the Chapter on "the Races, Castes and Tribes of the People" In the Report on the Census of the Panjab Published in 1883 by the Late Sir Denzil Ibbetson, K. C. S. I - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Explore the social map of 19th-century Punjab A thorough, census-based look at how castes, tribes, and communities people the Punjab region were organized in 1881. This volume presents the chapter on Races, Castes and Tribes, highlighting who belonged to which groups and how they related to each other in daily life and in public roles. This edition preserves the original study’s structure and notes, offering context on the author’s method, boundaries, and the era’s standards. It provides historical detail useful for readers seeking a foundation in Punjab’s ethnography and social history.
- A detailed portrait of major groups such as Rajputs, Jats, Kanets, and hill tribes, plus how they were classified and described.
- Insights into subgroups and local clans, including how geography shaped caste presence in hills and plains.
- Observations on social customs, marriage practices, and the persistence of old traditions.
- Context on the 1881 census methodology, its scope, and the limits of the data for later study.
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