The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 2 by R. V. Russell
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Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane), 1873-1915
English
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 2" by R. V. Russell is a detailed ethnographic study written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive account of various tribes and castes in the Central Provinces of India, compiling information on their social structures, customs, occupations, and village life....
At the start of this volume, Russell introduces readers to the Agaria caste, linking them to the Gond tribe and explaining their traditional role as iron-workers. He goes into detail about their marriage customs, social structure, and religious beliefs, including diverse practices surrounding birth, death, and occupations. The book begins with an examination of the Agarias' two main divisions and their unique rituals, before moving on to discuss other groups like the Agharias and their lore, ultimately emphasizing the diversity and complexity of caste identities in this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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