The Todas very probably have no slaves. Neither Metz, nor the writers quoted by Spencer, make any mention of slavery, though they fully describe their social life[455].
The Santals also very probably are unacquainted with slavery. According to Hunter “caste is unknown among the Santals”. “The classification of the Santals depended not upon social rank or occupation, but upon the family basis.” Dalton, describing the Santals, does not speak of slaves[456].
The Khonds formerly offered human sacrifices. The victims were purchased, and often kept for many years before being sacrificed. Our informant adds: “I may just allude here to another class of persons who are purchased by the Khonds, or procured by them for adoption into their families as helps in household affairs, and in field labours. These are called Possia Poes, and are usually obtained when young. They run little or no risk of being sacrificed, and very often marry into the families of their purchasers, and in the course of time merge [[126]]into the general population.” In another passage these Possia Poes are called serfs: “These serfs are well treated, and in no immediate danger; but there is always a remote probability of their sacrifice”[457]. As it is stated that these Possia Poes are absorbed into the general population, we may safely conclude that they are not slaves.
The Lushais, according to Dalton, enslave women and children[458].
Of the Manipuris Dalton says that “slavery is an institution amongst them”, and he gives some details besides. So we need not doubt its existence, though Watt makes no mention of it[459].
Among the Jyntias and Kasias the Rajah has slaves[460]. Whether there are any other slaves does not appear.
“There is no such thing as slavery among the Oraons”, according to Dalton[461].
The Korwas also very probably have no slaves. In their raids they kill all they meet[462].
The Kafirs have slaves, according to several writers[463].
Among the Padam Abors slavery undoubtedly exists[464].