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Rujwar, low caste hindoo, Behar.

Rujwar, low caste hindoo, Behar.

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Moonda female aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

Moonda female aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

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Sunwar family, (sub-Himalayan origin), Nipal.

Sunwar family, (sub-Himalayan origin), Nipal.

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Ram Persad, Hindoo tradesman, Allahabad.

Ram Persad, Hindoo tradesman, Allahabad.

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Dundee, Hindoo devotee, Benares.

Dundee, Hindoo devotee, Benares.

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Pathans, mahomedan, Oude. - Early photography, Public domain image

Pathans, mahomedan, Oude. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Gungapootree, Hindoo worshipper of Ganges, Benares.

Gungapootree, Hindoo worshipper of Ganges, Benares.

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Newar group, slave population, supposed aboriginal, Nipal. [men selling vegetables]

Newar group, slave population, supposed aboriginal, Nipal. [men sellin...

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Bhur, aboriginal tribe, Benares District.

Bhur, aboriginal tribe, Benares District.

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Mirasees, Mahomedan minstrels, Moradabad.

Mirasees, Mahomedan minstrels, Moradabad.

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Thakoor Tej Sing, Hindoo landholder, Jät, Allyghur.

Thakoor Tej Sing, Hindoo landholder, Jät, Allyghur.

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Izzut Ullee Khan, Soonee Mahomedan, from Coel, Allyghur.

Izzut Ullee Khan, Soonee Mahomedan, from Coel, Allyghur.

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Hoona Mull, Uggurwala bunnea, HIndoo, Hissar.

Hoona Mull, Uggurwala bunnea, HIndoo, Hissar.

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Mussulman female, Saharunpoor. - Public domain portrait print

Mussulman female, Saharunpoor. - Public domain portrait print

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Sumneus Khan, Ranghur Mahomedans, Formerly Rajpoots, Hissar.

Sumneus Khan, Ranghur Mahomedans, Formerly Rajpoots, Hissar.

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Mullahs or boatmen, Mussulmans, Lahore.

Mullahs or boatmen, Mussulmans, Lahore.

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Jadoons, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Hazara.

Jadoons, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Hazara.

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Ghilzye, Soonnee Mahomedan, Afghan frontier tribe, Kandahar.

Ghilzye, Soonnee Mahomedan, Afghan frontier tribe, Kandahar.

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Carpenters, Hindoos, Lahore., Pakistan

Carpenters, Hindoos, Lahore., Pakistan

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Daood Pootras, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan

Daood Pootras, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan

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Danja Khan, Ahmed Khab, Jaffur Khan, Nizamanee Belochees, Soonee, Sind

Danja Khan, Ahmed Khab, Jaffur Khan, Nizamanee Belochees, Soonee, Sind

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Mahsood Wuzeerees, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Gundapoor, Kohat.

Mahsood Wuzeerees, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Gundapoo...

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Nawab Alla Dad Khan, Lagharee, (Beloch), Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

Nawab Alla Dad Khan, Lagharee, (Beloch), Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

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Kumbos, Hindoos, Googaira, Mooltan.

Kumbos, Hindoos, Googaira, Mooltan.

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Hara Rajpoots, Haraotee, Rajpootana

Hara Rajpoots, Haraotee, Rajpootana

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Rajah of Seetamhow and Durbar, Rajpoot, Malwah.

Rajah of Seetamhow and Durbar, Rajpoot, Malwah.

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Blacksmiths, Hindoos, Madras. - Early photography, Public domain image

Blacksmiths, Hindoos, Madras. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Group of Christians, Karens, Burmah.

Group of Christians, Karens, Burmah.

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Polayers, slave  caste, Travancore.

Polayers, slave caste, Travancore.

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Mullick, Soonee mahomedan, Behar.

Mullick, Soonee mahomedan, Behar.

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Bhurs, supposed aboriginal, Oude.

Bhurs, supposed aboriginal, Oude.

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Members of the Bareilly Municipal Committee, Bareilly.

Members of the Bareilly Municipal Committee, Bareilly.

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Diljan, Bazar woman, Saharanpoor.

Diljan, Bazar woman, Saharanpoor.

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Jogis, snake charmers, Hindoos of low caste, Delhi.

Jogis, snake charmers, Hindoos of low caste, Delhi.

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Soonee Mussulman, Hazara. - Early photography, Public domain image

Soonee Mussulman, Hazara. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Mullik Ensal, Wuzeeree, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Kohat.

Mullik Ensal, Wuzeeree, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Koha...

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A Jutt, Beloch tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

A Jutt, Beloch tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Khanzadas, Mussulmans, Rajpootana.

Khanzadas, Mussulmans, Rajpootana.

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Khond in war dress, Khondistan. (2 men)

Khond in war dress, Khondistan. (2 men)

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Cole national dance, Chota Nagpoor.

Cole national dance, Chota Nagpoor.

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Ghauteea, Hindoo friar, Benares.

Ghauteea, Hindoo friar, Benares.

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Khate Bishnoi, Hindoo mechanic, Moradabad.

Khate Bishnoi, Hindoo mechanic, Moradabad.

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Sook Narain Pundit, Hindoo, Misser brahmin, Allahabad.

Sook Narain Pundit, Hindoo, Misser brahmin, Allahabad.

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Moormis, Tibetans, Nipal. - Early photography, Public domain image

Moormis, Tibetans, Nipal. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Mirzapore hillman, supposed aboriginal, Mirzapore.

Mirzapore hillman, supposed aboriginal, Mirzapore.

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Govind Doss, Bairagee, or Hindoo devotee, Allyghur.

Govind Doss, Bairagee, or Hindoo devotee, Allyghur.

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Kisan, Hindoo, Bareilly. - Early photography, Public domain image

Kisan, Hindoo, Bareilly. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Cashmiri, from Cashmere, Mussulman, Simla.

Cashmiri, from Cashmere, Mussulman, Simla.

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Jhukkurk Sing, Hindoo of Lobha, Kumaon.

Jhukkurk Sing, Hindoo of Lobha, Kumaon.

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Goorkha, brahmin, sood. Hindoos, Simla.

Goorkha, brahmin, sood. Hindoos, Simla.

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Mirza Ali Akbar, of Persian descent, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

Mirza Ali Akbar, of Persian descent, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

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Brahooees, inhabitants of Khelat State, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind. [armed]

Brahooees, inhabitants of Khelat State, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind. [arm...

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A Noomrya and his daughter, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

A Noomrya and his daughter, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

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Sindee woman, Mussulman, Sind. - Public domain portrait print

Sindee woman, Mussulman, Sind. - Public domain portrait print

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Raeens or Arains, Mahomedans, Lahore.

Raeens or Arains, Mahomedans, Lahore.

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Toolsee, Hindoo dacait, Jubbulpoor.

Toolsee, Hindoo dacait, Jubbulpoor.

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Mohana, fisherman, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind. (net with the catch)

Mohana, fisherman, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind. (net with the catch)

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Gonds, aboriginal tribe, Berar.

Gonds, aboriginal tribe, Berar.

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Noor Khan, Mussulman thug, Saugor.

Noor Khan, Mussulman thug, Saugor.

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Oomuts of Nursinghur, Rajpoot tribe, Central India.

Oomuts of Nursinghur, Rajpoot tribe, Central India.

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Mugh, Arracan. (Myami or Myams)

Mugh, Arracan. (Myami or Myams)

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A Jacoon and his wife, Malay Peninsula. (Indiaesians)

A Jacoon and his wife, Malay Peninsula. (Indiaesians)

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Kazi, Mahomedan judge, Bareilly.

Kazi, Mahomedan judge, Bareilly.

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Kurrum Doss, Hindoo jogi or mendicant, from Punjab. Saharanpoor,.

Kurrum Doss, Hindoo jogi or mendicant, from Punjab. Saharanpoor,.

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An inhabitant of Mooshegaree, professes debased form of Hindooism, Kumaon.

An inhabitant of Mooshegaree, professes debased form of Hindooism, Kum...

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Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi. - Early photography, Public domain image

Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Itibar Khan, Kahiree, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Itibar Khan, Kahiree, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Jat Sardars,  Hindoos, Rajpootana.

Jat Sardars, Hindoos, Rajpootana.

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Pahari, supposed aboriginal, Bhaugulpore Hills.

Pahari, supposed aboriginal, Bhaugulpore Hills.

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Korewah group, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor. [Men carrying bows and arrows]

Korewah group, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor. [Men carrying bows and arrow...

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Mishmi, hill tribe, Assam. - Early photography, Public domain image

Mishmi, hill tribe, Assam. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Bhotia, Buddhist, Tibet. - Public domain portrait print

Bhotia, Buddhist, Tibet. - Public domain portrait print

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Limboo female, aboriginal, trans-Himalayan, Nipal.

Limboo female, aboriginal, trans-Himalayan, Nipal.

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Teehurs, supposed aboriginal, Oude.

Teehurs, supposed aboriginal, Oude.

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Gurgbunsees, Rajpoot tribe, Hindoos, Oude.

Gurgbunsees, Rajpoot tribe, Hindoos, Oude.

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Syuds, descendants of Mahaomed, Oude.

Syuds, descendants of Mahaomed, Oude.

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Zahore Begum, Mahomedan, Allahabad.

Zahore Begum, Mahomedan, Allahabad.

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Khuleefa Daood, Mahomedan, Allyghur.

Khuleefa Daood, Mahomedan, Allyghur.

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Jwahir Loll, Hindoo banker, Allyghur.

Jwahir Loll, Hindoo banker, Allyghur.

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Bhuddhiks, Hindoo peasants, Shajehanpore.

Bhuddhiks, Hindoo peasants, Shajehanpore.

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Thakoor Heera Sing, Hindoo landholder, Allyghur.

Thakoor Heera Sing, Hindoo landholder, Allyghur.

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Zemindar, Dagar tribe, Mahomedan, Ferozepore.

Zemindar, Dagar tribe, Mahomedan, Ferozepore.

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Bairagees, Hindoo devotees, Delhi.

Bairagees, Hindoo devotees, Delhi.

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Brahmin, Hindoo, Saharunpoor. - Early photography, Public domain image

Brahmin, Hindoo, Saharunpoor. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Dyers, Mahomedans, Delhi. - Early photography, Public domain image

Dyers, Mahomedans, Delhi. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Shroff, money dealer, Hindoo, Delhi.

Shroff, money dealer, Hindoo, Delhi.

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Itinerant Lama, Buddhist priest, Saharanpoor.

Itinerant Lama, Buddhist priest, Saharanpoor.

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Jumna, Hindoo boy dressed as Krishna, Saharanpoor.

Jumna, Hindoo boy dressed as Krishna, Saharanpoor.

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Khwajah Mahomed Khan and son, Khuttuks. Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Kohat.

Khwajah Mahomed Khan and son, Khuttuks. Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee ...

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Kullal, distiller and spirit vendor, Hindoo, Lahore.

Kullal, distiller and spirit vendor, Hindoo, Lahore.

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A Sindee and Belochee, Mussulmans, Sind.

A Sindee and Belochee, Mussulmans, Sind.

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Jogi, Hindoo devotee, Mooltan. - Public domain portrait print

Jogi, Hindoo devotee, Mooltan. - Public domain portrait print

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A Guddra, from Lus Beyla, Soonnee Mussulman, sind.

A Guddra, from Lus Beyla, Soonnee Mussulman, sind.

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Dooranee, Soonnee Mahomedan, Kabool.

Dooranee, Soonnee Mahomedan, Kabool.

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Kumhars, potters, Hindoos, Lahore.

Kumhars, potters, Hindoos, Lahore.

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Purriar Meenas, robber tribe, Rajpootana.

Purriar Meenas, robber tribe, Rajpootana.

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Nawab Oomra Dulha ( Her late husband) Bhopal.

Nawab Oomra Dulha ( Her late husband) Bhopal.

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A Kakur, Afghan, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

A Kakur, Afghan, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Korkoos, aboriginal tribe, Berar.

Korkoos, aboriginal tribe, Berar.

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Daphers or Shikarees, huntsmen and scavengers, Mussulmans, Sind.

Daphers or Shikarees, huntsmen and scavengers, Mussulmans, Sind.

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