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Editorial Bhatti, a tribe of Rajputs found all over the Panjab and Rajasthan. A Muslim Bhatti is depicted here. . Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar Distr...
- 2019-07-16
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Editorial A brahman kneeling by a fire. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825....
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Editorial A Sikh. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 27255, f...
- 2019-07-16
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Editorial ‘Kanphata yogi’, a Saiva ascetic with large earrings and wearing the ‘linga’ round his neck, accompanied by his disciple (‘chela’). Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Wr...
- 2019-07-16
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Editorial Akali, a member of the most strict of the Sikh orders, founded by Guru Govind Singh. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five mil...
- 2019-07-09
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Editorial ‘Nanakpanthi’, a Sikh who follows Guru Nanak. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel ...
- 2019-07-09
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Editorial ‘Dhundiya’, a member of the strict ‘Sthanakavasi’ sect of Jains. Wearing a mouthcloth to protect microscopic life from harm, he carries a brush to clear insects from his path. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of t...
- 2019-07-09
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Editorial ‘Dadupanthi’ , a member of a sect of ascetics who worship Rama. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of ...
- 2019-01-24
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Editorial ‘Kunjra’, an occupational group represented by a greengrocer. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of De...
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Editorial Man with a rifle. Dhanak, a caste formerly of bowmen and hunters. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of De...
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Editorial Two men wrestling. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Ad...
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Editorial A professional criminal. Mina, a Hindu caste of professional criminals, represented by a man cutting through the wall of a building at night. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Writ...
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Editorial Khaki ascetic. A sect of Ramaite ascetics who smear themselves with ash and whose doctrines are based on those of Kabir. . Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Canton...
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Editorial Embroiderer. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 272...
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Editorial Sannyasi’ a Saiva mendicant. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825...
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Editorial Grain seller (Vaishya). Vaishya represented by a grain seller. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi...
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Editorial Kahar, the carrier or bearer class of the eastern Panjab. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for ...
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Editorial The Sudra caste, represented by an accountant, i.e. ‘Kayastha’, originally supposed to be from a ‘Ksatriya’ father and a ‘Sudra’ mother. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of Indi...
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Editorial ‘Sarabhanga’ order of ascetics who did not believe in the ordinary ideas of pollution. Represented by a man drinking wine and feeding meat to a dog. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of ...
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Editorial A brahman kneeling by a fire. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825....
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Editorial Qusuri or ‘Kusuri, an Afghan of Kasur. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Ski...
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Editorial Ship’s captain, represented by the Mars, a naval battleship prominent in the Napoleonic wars. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eigh...
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Editorial Oil-presser. Teli, a caste of oil-pressers. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James ...
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Editorial ‘Mallah’, boatman class. Boatman in the River Ravi in the foreground with Lahore Fort beyond. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, ei...
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Editorial Earpicker. A man cleaning another man's ear. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, 1825. Source: Add. 27255, f.276v. Language: Persian.
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Editorial Sweepings-sifter. A man searching sweepings for gold or silver. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delh...
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Editorial Musician. ‘Kapri’, a man who plays the ‘nagasvami’ (kind of oboe) at weddings. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five ...
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Editorial Goldsmith (Sunar). Sunar, the Goldsmith caste. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel Jam...
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Editorial Baghban, a gardener. Making a garland. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinn...
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Editorial A Sikh. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 27255, f...
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Editorial Portrait of Saddah Ram Charandasi Guru, a follower of Caran Das who founded an ascetic order of Rama worshippers at Delhi c.1730. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Hansi Cantonment...
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Editorial ‘Nanga’, a naked ascetic. This particular one is associated with the ‘Vairagis’ and is armed with a spear, gun and tulwar. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hans...
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Editorial Lime-burner. Cunari, a caste of lime-burners, in front of a kiln. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of De...
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Editorial Shoemaker. ‘Moci’, Muhammadan shoemakers, an occupational sub-division of the Camars. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-fiv...
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Editorial Ribari, a caste of camel-men. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825....
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Editorial ‘Gandhi’, a caste of perfumers or druggists. Surrounded by shelves of bottles, a man is pouring liquid into a bowl. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonmen...
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Editorial Jarrah, a caste of surgeon. A man having his leg bandaged and annointed with ointment. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five m...
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Editorial A bard. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Dom, the Hindu counte...
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Editorial An artist seated, and at work. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825...
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Editorial ‘Banjara’ an itinerant trader, often a grain merchant. Man with oxen carrying sacks. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five...
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Editorial A dyer (‘chimba’ class) dipping cloth in red dye. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colo...
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Editorial A bear-keeper with his dancing bear. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner...
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Editorial Kalal, a Hindu caste of distillers or tavern-keepers. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colo...
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Editorial ‘Dakaut’, impure Brahman caste, represented by a fortune teller. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of...
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Editorial Coppersmith (Thathera). Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Sourc...
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Editorial Polisher. (Term ‘Barhiya’ caste applies to Hindus and ‘Saikalgar’ to Muslims). Man polishing a ‘tulwar’. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, ...
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Editorial ‘Magadh’ or ‘jagda’, subdivision of the ‘Bhat’ caste, represented by a chronicler. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eight...
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Editorial Macchi, a Muslim caste of fishermen. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner...
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Editorial Acrobats. Nat, a caste of gypsy acrobats. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Sk...
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Editorial ‘Chamar’, a caste represented by a tanner. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel Jam...
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Editorial A brickmaker. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 27...
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Editorial Bhangi, a caste represented by a sweeper. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Sk...
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Editorial Man sifting grain with a sieve. Agari, a grain-sifter. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Col...
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Editorial ‘Kanjar’, a wandering tribe who make rope and articles of grass. Man making winnowing fans. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eigh...
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Editorial A portrait of Bhajan Das Bairagi, a member of the Vaisnava order of ascetics, usually followers of Ramananda. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar ...
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Editorial Khati or Tarkhan, carpenter caste of the Panjab. Man sawing a plank. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of...
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Editorial Shepherd. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Gadariya, a caste r...
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Editorial Ahangar, the Persian term for the Lahor caste of blacksmith. Blacksmiths in a forge. . Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five m...
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Editorial ‘Bhojaki’ blowing a conch shell near a temple. Priests who serve the Devi temples of N. Panjab and Kangra. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar...
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Editorial Akali, a member of the most strict of the Sikh orders, founded by Guru Govind Singh. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five mil...
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Editorial ‘Kavval’, a sub-caste of the large Muslim caste of ‘Mirasis’ or singer/genealogists. A man beating a drum. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hi...
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Editorial Monkey-keeper with two monkeys and a performing goat. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colo...
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Editorial ‘Paramahamsa’, a naked ascetic, usually a Saiva. (Inscription: ‘Likeness of Lomi (?) Saddah, a citizen of Mathura who, sitting beside the pool of Raja Phatte Mal, has not spoken for fifteen years. Kaum (i.e. caste) Paramahamsa’). Tashrih al-aqv...
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Editorial A follower of Nityananda who, together with Advaitanada, organised the Bengal Vaisnava movement after the death of Caitanya. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cant...
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Editorial Badhak or Qassab, the caste of butcher. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skin...
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Editorial ‘Bazigar’, an occupation group. Conjuror with birds, mongoose and snake. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north...
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Editorial ‘Bharbhumja’, occupational caste of corn roasters. Man using a kiln type of brazier to roast grain. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar Distri...
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Editorial A harlot. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 27255,...
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Editorial Bavari, an itinerant predatory tribe, represented by a bird-snarer. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of ...
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Editorial Rope-maker. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 2725...
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Editorial Ahir, a caste represented by a cowherd with cows and calves. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi f...
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Editorial A brush maker. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 2...
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Editorial A tape-weaver. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 2...
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Editorial ‘Bhil’, a tribe found across Gujarat and central India who are hunters. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-...
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Editorial Bellmaker. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. 27255...
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Editorial Warrior (Mevati). Mevati, a Kshatriya group who lived in the region south-west of Delhi and were warriors more usually termed Meos. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Han...
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Editorial A screen-maker, possibly of the Dumna caste. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James...
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Editorial ‘Dhundiya’, a member of the strict ‘Sthanakavasi’ sect of Jains. Wearing a mouthcloth to protect microscopic life from harm, he carries a brush to clear insects from his path. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of t...
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Editorial A bard. Bhat, a mixed caste of hereditary panegyrists; represented by a bard. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles nort...
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Editorial Female conjuror. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add....
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Editorial A cotton-dresser. Dhuniya or Pamjara, synonyms for the caste of cotton-dressers, represented by a masked man using a bow to prepare raw cotton. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Wr...
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Editorial A mat-weaver, possibly of the Dumna caste. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James S...
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Editorial A betel-nut seller preparing his wares. . Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Sk...
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Editorial A grain-seller. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Source: Add. ...
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Editorial Luniya, a caste of salt-diggers. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 18...
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Editorial Leather-bottle makers. (Presumably members of the ‘Chamaar’ caste). Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west...
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Editorial ‘Jat’, a numerous tribe spread over much of north-west India. Once warriors, now mostly agriculturists. Represented by a man ploughing with oxen. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of Ind...
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Editorial Man attending a pilgrim. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. Gang...
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Editorial A singer or bard. Bandijan or kalavant, a singer or bard from the Bhat caste. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles nort...
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Editorial An elephant keeper riding his elephant. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skin...
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Editorial Weaver (Julaha). Julaha, a Muslim caste of weaver. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel...
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Editorial Muslim fakir (Benava). Benava, a sect of Muslim fakirs. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Co...
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Editorial ‘Dandi’, a Saiva ascetic who possesses only a staff and a waterpot. Portrait of Mangal Das Ji of Jaipur. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar D...
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Editorial ‘Raj’, mason or bricklayer. An occupational sub-group of the ‘Tarkhan’ or carpenter caste. Represented by a man (‘raj’) building the wall and another (‘muzdur’) mixing mortar. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of s...
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Editorial ‘Teliraja’, a sect of ascetics who worship the Devi. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for C...
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Editorial Two actors. Bahrupiya, originally an occupational group of strolling players. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles nort...
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Editorial ‘Jangama’, a member of the priestly order of the ‘Virasaiva’ or ‘Lingayat’ caste. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty...
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Editorial Potter (Kumhar). Kumhar, the potter caste of the Panjab. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for C...
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Editorial A labourer wielding a pick. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel James Skinner. 1825. S...
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Editorial ‘Nanakpanthi’, a Sikh who follows Guru Nanak. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. Written at Hansi Cantonment, Hissar District, eighty-five miles north-west of Delhi for Colonel ...
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