The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 2

by R. V. Russell

List of Subordinate Articles on Subcastes

• [1. Origin and development of the caste.]
• [2. Their monopoly of literature.]
• [3. Absence of central authority.]
• [4. Mixed elements in the caste.]
• [5. Caste subdivisions.]
• [6. Miscellaneous groups.]
• [7. Sectarian divisions.]
• [8. Exogamy.]
• [9. Restrictions on marriage.]
• [10. Hypergamy.]
• [11. Marriage customs.]
• [12. Polygamy, divorce and treatment of widows.]
• [13. Sati or burning of widows.]
• [14. Funeral rites and mourning.]
• [15. Religion.]
• [16. Daily ritual.]
• [17. The sacred thread.]
• [18. Social position.]
• [19. Titles.]
• [20. Caste panchāyat and offences.]
• [21. Rules about food.]
• [22. Dress.]
• [23. Tattooing.]
• [24. Occupation.]
• [25. Character of Brāhmans.]