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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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The People of India. [Illustrated cover]

The People of India. [Illustrated cover]

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Chuttro rajah, Hindoo rajpoot, Chota Nagpoor.

Chuttro rajah, Hindoo rajpoot, Chota Nagpoor.

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Limboo, aboriginal, trans-Himalayan, Nipal.

Limboo, aboriginal, trans-Himalayan, Nipal.

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Newar or Niwar, slave population, supposed abopriginal, Nipal.

Newar or Niwar, slave population, supposed abopriginal, Nipal.

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Duleep Sing, Hindoo, from Kullianpoor, Allyghur.

Duleep Sing, Hindoo, from Kullianpoor, Allyghur.

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Bunnea, Hindoo tradesman, Delhi.

Bunnea, Hindoo tradesman, Delhi.

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Meenas, Hindoos of low caste, vagrants, Delhi.

Meenas, Hindoos of low caste, vagrants, Delhi.

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Sonar, goldsmith, Hindoo, Delhi.

Sonar, goldsmith, Hindoo, Delhi.

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A Sodhee, Sikh, descendant of Govind, Trans-Sutlej States.

A Sodhee, Sikh, descendant of Govind, Trans-Sutlej States.

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Cultivators, Russia Rajpoots, Hindoos, Dehra Dhoon.

Cultivators, Russia Rajpoots, Hindoos, Dehra Dhoon.

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Meera Allum Khan - Nowrung Khan - Mahomed Gool Khan. [Pathan chiefs]

Meera Allum Khan - Nowrung Khan - Mahomed Gool Khan. [Pathan chiefs]

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Khadir Bukhsh, Khosa Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

Khadir Bukhsh, Khosa Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

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Ahmed Khan, Nizamanee Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Ahmed Khan, Nizamanee Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Dost Ali Khan, Thora Talpoor, Sheea Mussulman, Sind

Dost Ali Khan, Thora Talpoor, Sheea Mussulman, Sind

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Meer Ahmed Khan, Khananee Talpoor, Shea Mussulman, Sind

Meer Ahmed Khan, Khananee Talpoor, Shea Mussulman, Sind

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Kurral, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulman, Hazara.

Kurral, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulman, Hazara.

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Syud of Upper Sind, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

Syud of Upper Sind, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

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Orukzye Afreedees, Afghan frontier tribe. Soonee Mussulmans. Kohat.

Orukzye Afreedees, Afghan frontier tribe. Soonee Mussulmans. Kohat.

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Syud Sabir Ali Shah, of Tattah, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

Syud Sabir Ali Shah, of Tattah, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

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Bhoogtees, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

Bhoogtees, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

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Lodhas, Hindoos, Saugor. - Early photography, Public domain image

Lodhas, Hindoos, Saugor. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Guddeess, Mussulmans, Rajpootana.

Guddeess, Mussulmans, Rajpootana.

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His Highness The Maharahjah Holkar, Hindoo, Indore.

His Highness The Maharahjah Holkar, Hindoo, Indore.

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Durbar Court of Jowrah, Jowrah, Central India.

Durbar Court of Jowrah, Jowrah, Central India.

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Rajah of Rutlam, Rajpoot, Rutlam, Central India.

Rajah of Rutlam, Rajpoot, Rutlam, Central India.

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Mohana women, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

Mohana women, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

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Private Second Beloch Regt. Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Private Second Beloch Regt. Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Barber, Hindoo, Madras. - Early photography, Public domain image

Barber, Hindoo, Madras. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Khonds, primitive hill tribe, Kattack.

Khonds, primitive hill tribe, Kattack.

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Kota men, Neelgerry Hills - Public domain portrait print

Kota men, Neelgerry Hills - Public domain portrait print

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Yenadies, forest tribe, Chingleput. (2 men in loin cloth)

Yenadies, forest tribe, Chingleput. (2 men in loin cloth)

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Malay women, Singapoor. - Early photography, Public domain image

Malay women, Singapoor. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Cole christians, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

Cole christians, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

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Dooaneeah, mixed race, Assam. - Early photography, Public domain image

Dooaneeah, mixed race, Assam. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Lepcha, aboriginal, Sikhim. [male]

Lepcha, aboriginal, Sikhim. [male]

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Koerees, low caste tribe, possibly aboriginal, Goruckpoor.

Koerees, low caste tribe, possibly aboriginal, Goruckpoor.

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Muhawuts, Mahomedan tribe, Shahjehanpore.

Muhawuts, Mahomedan tribe, Shahjehanpore.

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Scarf maker, Mussulman, Delhi. - Public domain portrait print

Scarf maker, Mussulman, Delhi. - Public domain portrait print

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Sheikhs, Mussulmans, formerly Hindoos, Trans-Sutlej States.

Sheikhs, Mussulmans, formerly Hindoos, Trans-Sutlej States.

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Kharal, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan.

Kharal, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan.

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Grass cutters, Hindoos, Madras.

Grass cutters, Hindoos, Madras.

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Cheroo, aboriginal (hindoo), Palamow. [Also known as 'Chundrobun' or the children of the Moon]

Cheroo, aboriginal (hindoo), Palamow. [Also known as 'Chundrobun' or t...

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Oraon Cole female, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

Oraon Cole female, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

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Magar group, military tribe, Nipal. [5 men standing and 3 men sitting, all with weapons]

Magar group, military tribe, Nipal. [5 men standing and 3 men sitting,...

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Pundit Ramnarain, Hindoo priest, brahmin, Allyghur.

Pundit Ramnarain, Hindoo priest, brahmin, Allyghur.

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Rugnath Sahai, Hindoo, Allyghur.

Rugnath Sahai, Hindoo, Allyghur.

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Lama, Buddhist priest, Saharunpoor.

Lama, Buddhist priest, Saharunpoor.

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A Zemindar, Goojur landholder, Saharunpoor.

A Zemindar, Goojur landholder, Saharunpoor.

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Seeba Rajah and suite, Trans-Sutlej States, Hindoos.

Seeba Rajah and suite, Trans-Sutlej States, Hindoos.

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Nuts, jugglers and acrobats, low caste Hindoos, Delhi.

Nuts, jugglers and acrobats, low caste Hindoos, Delhi.

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Sons of Nadown Rajah, Rajpoot Hindoos, Trans-Sutlej States.

Sons of Nadown Rajah, Rajpoot Hindoos, Trans-Sutlej States.

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A Patar, Dehra Dhoon. [Courtezan]

A Patar, Dehra Dhoon. [Courtezan]

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Rajah of Kothee, Hindoo of Rajpoot origin, Simla.

Rajah of Kothee, Hindoo of Rajpoot origin, Simla.

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Yuroo Khosa, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Yuroo Khosa, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Momunds, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Hazara.

Momunds, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Hazara.

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Baruk Khuttuks, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Kohat.

Baruk Khuttuks, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonee Mussulmans, Kohat.

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Bairagee, Hindoo mendicant friar, Mooltan.

Bairagee, Hindoo mendicant friar, Mooltan.

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Rajah Kissen Ram, late Under Minister, Bhopal.

Rajah Kissen Ram, late Under Minister, Bhopal.

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Meos, Mussulmans, Rajpootana. - Early photography, Public domain image

Meos, Mussulmans, Rajpootana. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Wuddurs, Hindoos, Berar. - Early photography, Public domain image

Wuddurs, Hindoos, Berar. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Her Highness Nawab Sekunder, Begum, G.C.S.I. Bhopal. [with bodyguards]

Her Highness Nawab Sekunder, Begum, G.C.S.I. Bhopal. [with bodyguards]

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