Hindu Tribes and Castes as Represented in Benaras

Hindu Tribes and Castes as Represented in Benaras PDF

Author: Matthew A. Sherring

Publisher: Educa Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788120620360

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Product Dimensions: 25x16x3 cm. - Description: The book is divided into 4 parts, that are based on the 4 fold division of Hindu castes: Brahmanical, Kshatriya, and Rajputs mixed castes of Viasyas and Shudras, and finally aboriginal, and other so called lower castes. This work, first published in 1872, is the outcome of meticulous researches carried out by the author. Drawing upon various treatises, and his acquaintance with many families of Benaras, he presents the outcome in a very clear and academic way. The book is divided into 4 parts, that are based on the 4 fold division of Hindu castes : Brahmanical, Kshatriya and Rajpoots, Mixed Castes of Viasyas and Shudras, and finally Aboriginal, and other so-called lower castes. Genealogies of the castes given are quite thorough, and often are traced tight back to their mythological roots. Over 400 castes in all have been noticed. Included in the book are 5 plates of quaint bearded statues that are found in the vicinity. The book has 405 pages.

Hindu Tribes and Castes, as Represented in Benares

Hindu Tribes and Castes, as Represented in Benares PDF

Author: Matthew Atmore Sherring

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-19

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 9781357449599

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