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Korewah, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

Korewah, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

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Tun Sookh Doss Bairagi, Hindoo religious mendicant, Allahabad.

Tun Sookh Doss Bairagi, Hindoo religious mendicant, Allahabad.

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Aghoree, Hindoo mendicant, Benares.

Aghoree, Hindoo mendicant, Benares.

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Bujgotees, Rajpoot tribe, Hindoos, Oude.

Bujgotees, Rajpoot tribe, Hindoos, Oude.

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Poorun Sing, Hindoo Rajpoot, Bais tribe, Allyghur.

Poorun Sing, Hindoo Rajpoot, Bais tribe, Allyghur.

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Sookha Khunjur, Hindoo peasant, Allyghur.

Sookha Khunjur, Hindoo peasant, Allyghur.

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Meer Inayut Hosein, Shiah Mahomedan, a Syud or descendant of Mahomed, Allyghur.

Meer Inayut Hosein, Shiah Mahomedan, a Syud or descendant of Mahomed, ...

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Marwarrees, Hindoo merchants, originally from Marwar, Delhi.

Marwarrees, Hindoo merchants, originally from Marwar, Delhi.

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Sanseeas, vagrants, of no particular creed, Delhi.

Sanseeas, vagrants, of no particular creed, Delhi.

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Wuzeerun, Bazar woman, Mahomedan, Saharunpoor.

Wuzeerun, Bazar woman, Mahomedan, Saharunpoor.

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Man Kaor, Hindoo (Brahmin) widow, Saharanpoor.

Man Kaor, Hindoo (Brahmin) widow, Saharanpoor.

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Kunyts, Hindoo and Buddhist, Simla.

Kunyts, Hindoo and Buddhist, Simla.

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Afreedee, of the Kohat Pass. Afghan frontier tribe. Soonee Mussulman. Kohat.

Afreedee, of the Kohat Pass. Afghan frontier tribe. Soonee Mussulman. ...

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A Sodhee, Sikh, Lahore. - Early photography, Public domain image

A Sodhee, Sikh, Lahore. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Meer Mahomed Khan, Khananee Talpoor, Shea Mussulman, Sind.

Meer Mahomed Khan, Khananee Talpoor, Shea Mussulman, Sind.

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Changars, low caste wandering tribe, Lahore.

Changars, low caste wandering tribe, Lahore.

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Sansees, wandering tribe, Lahore.

Sansees, wandering tribe, Lahore.

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Bheels Vindhyan Range, aboriginal tribe, Mundlasur.

Bheels Vindhyan Range, aboriginal tribe, Mundlasur.

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Dad Mahomed, Officer of Jekranee Horse, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Dad Mahomed, Officer of Jekranee Horse, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Ram Rao Narrain, Prime Minister, Indore.

Ram Rao Narrain, Prime Minister, Indore.

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Sadhs, Hindoo sect, Rajpootana.

Sadhs, Hindoo sect, Rajpootana.

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Mussulmans of Bhopal, Pathans, Central India.

Mussulmans of Bhopal, Pathans, Central India.

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Brahmins of Oomkar, Mundhata, Nimaur.

Brahmins of Oomkar, Mundhata, Nimaur.

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Khadir Khan, Mussulman, Mysore.

Khadir Khan, Mussulman, Mysore.

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Holeyas, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

Holeyas, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

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Hegades, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

Hegades, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

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Irula women, Neelgerry Hills. - Early photography, Public domain image

Irula women, Neelgerry Hills. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Kurumbars,  Nieelgerries. (men, one standing and one sitting)

Kurumbars, Nieelgerries. (men, one standing and one sitting)

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Yenadies, forest tribe, Chingleput. (family)

Yenadies, forest tribe, Chingleput. (family)

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Chumas, Hindoos, Madras. (cobblers)

Chumas, Hindoos, Madras. (cobblers)

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

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

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Moulvees, Mussulman lawyers, Delhi.

Moulvees, Mussulman lawyers, Delhi.

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Sellers of fish, Mussulman, Sind.

Sellers of fish, Mussulman, Sind.

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Laukika smartha, Brahmin, Mysore.

Laukika smartha, Brahmin, Mysore.

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Lama (Buddhist priest), Tibetan, Pemianchi, in Tibet.

Lama (Buddhist priest), Tibetan, Pemianchi, in Tibet.

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The people of India : A series of photographic illustrations, with descriptive letterpress ... [Title page, V. 2]

The people of India : A series of photographic illustrations, with des...

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Magar or Muggur, military tribe, Nipal.

Magar or Muggur, military tribe, Nipal.

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Kesarah Nutni, low caste Hindoo, Allahabad.

Kesarah Nutni, low caste Hindoo, Allahabad.

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Shah Abdullah Subzposh, Mahomedan landholder, Goruckpoor.

Shah Abdullah Subzposh, Mahomedan landholder, Goruckpoor.

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Gunga Ram Bohra, Hindoo, Allyghur.

Gunga Ram Bohra, Hindoo, Allyghur.

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Pathans, Mahomedans, Shahjehanpore.

Pathans, Mahomedans, Shahjehanpore.

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Rajpoots, Kutoch and Puthaneea, Hindoos. Trans-Sutlej States.

Rajpoots, Kutoch and Puthaneea, Hindoos. Trans-Sutlej States.

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Kunaits, Buddhists and Hindoos, Simla.

Kunaits, Buddhists and Hindoos, Simla.

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Brahmins, Hindoos, Delhi. [man reading a sacred book, while others are listening]

Brahmins, Hindoos, Delhi. [man reading a sacred book, while others are...

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The people of India : A series of photographic illustrations, with descriptive letterpress ... [Title page, V. 4]

The people of India : A series of photographic illustrations, with des...

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Baories, bird catchers, low caste Hindoos, Delhi.

Baories, bird catchers, low caste Hindoos, Delhi.

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Rajpoots, Hindoos, Delhi. - Public domain portrait print

Rajpoots, Hindoos, Delhi. - Public domain portrait print

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Rajah of Jubal, Hindoo, Simla. - Early photography, Public domain image

Rajah of Jubal, Hindoo, Simla. - Early photography, Public domain imag...

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A Boorgaree, Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

A Boorgaree, Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Hootiyana Dhoondees, agricultural tribe, Soonnee Mahomedans, Mooltan

Hootiyana Dhoondees, agricultural tribe, Soonnee Mahomedans, Mooltan

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Khatris, Hindoo traders, Lahore.

Khatris, Hindoo traders, Lahore.

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Door Mahomed Jemallee, Beloch tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Door Mahomed Jemallee, Beloch tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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A Nareja, ancient Sindee tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

A Nareja, ancient Sindee tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Goojur Sardars,  Hindoos, Rajpootana.

Goojur Sardars, Hindoos, Rajpootana.

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Mohana, fisherman, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind. (empty net)

Mohana, fisherman, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind. (empty net)

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Goojur zemindars,  Hindoos, Rajpootana.

Goojur zemindars, Hindoos, Rajpootana.

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Smartha Brahmin, Mysore. - Public domain portrait print

Smartha Brahmin, Mysore. - Public domain portrait print

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Gosais, Hindoo devotees, Berar.

Gosais, Hindoo devotees, Berar.

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Bhat, Hindoo, Central India, - Public domain portrait print

Bhat, Hindoo, Central India, - Public domain portrait print

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Sri Vishnu, Brahmin, Mysore. [relaxing]

Sri Vishnu, Brahmin, Mysore. [relaxing]

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Khond in war dress, Khondistan.

Khond in war dress, Khondistan.

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Coorgs, Hindoos, Coorg. (family)

Coorgs, Hindoos, Coorg. (family)

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Toda women, Neelgerry Hills. - Public domain portrait print

Toda women, Neelgerry Hills. - Public domain portrait print

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Sonthal, aboriginal, Bhagulpore Hills.

Sonthal, aboriginal, Bhagulpore Hills.

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Rengma Naga, marauding hill tribe, Assam

Rengma Naga, marauding hill tribe, Assam

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Kus or Khas, Goorkha, dominant tribe, Nipal.

Kus or Khas, Goorkha, dominant tribe, Nipal.

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Pasees, low caste Hindoos, Oude Plate 86

Pasees, low caste Hindoos, Oude Plate 86

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Mohunts of Hunoomangurhee, Hindoo, Oude.

Mohunts of Hunoomangurhee, Hindoo, Oude.

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Gholam Mahomed, Khuttiyan or Ketranee, and brothers, Soonnee Musa, Sind

Gholam Mahomed, Khuttiyan or Ketranee, and brothers, Soonnee Musa, Sin...

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Ghorawalla, Hindoos, Madras.(horsekeeper)

Ghorawalla, Hindoos, Madras.(horsekeeper)

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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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Anund Rao Puar, Rajah of Dhar, Dhar.

Anund Rao Puar, Rajah of Dhar, Dhar.

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Lodhas, low caste Hindoo tribe, Rajpootana

Lodhas, low caste Hindoo tribe, Rajpootana

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Mussulmans of Mundissoor, Jowrah, Central India.

Mussulmans of Mundissoor, Jowrah, Central India.

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Dhair, out caste Hindoo tribe, Berar.

Dhair, out caste Hindoo tribe, Berar.

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Nawab of Jowrah and nephews, Mussulmans, Jowrah.

Nawab of Jowrah and nephews, Mussulmans, Jowrah.

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A Shikaree woman, Mussulman, Sind.

A Shikaree woman, Mussulman, Sind.

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Her Highness Nawab Sekunder, Begum, G.C.S.I. Bhopal.

Her Highness Nawab Sekunder, Begum, G.C.S.I. Bhopal.

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Charun, Hindoo, Central India, - Public domain portrait print

Charun, Hindoo, Central India, - Public domain portrait print

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Kurumbars, Neelgerries. (two women, one sitting)

Kurumbars, Neelgerries. (two women, one sitting)

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Mallees, Hindoos, Madras. (gardeners)

Mallees, Hindoos, Madras. (gardeners)

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