02267cam a22003373u 4500 22010 UtSlPG 20260610133516.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane), 1873-1915 The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-06 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "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. It aims to elucidate the complexities of these communities, considering their historical backgrounds and social relations. 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.) Original publication data not identified Ethnology -- India -- Madhya Pradesh Caste -- India -- Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh (India) -- Religion Madhya Pradesh (India) -- Scheduled tribes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22010 63154 63154