Brief View of the Caste System of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh: Together With an Examination of the Names and Figures Shown in the Census Report, 1882: Being an Attempt to Classify on a Functional Basis all the Main Castes of the United Provinces, and to Explain their Gradations of Rank and the Process of their Formation [Hardcover]

Language: English. About The Book: "Brief View of the Caste System of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh" by John C. Nesfield examines the intricate social hierarchy prevalent in these regions of India. Nesfield explores the origins, classifications, and functions of various castes, emphasizing their roles in society and daily life. He highlights the complexities and dynamics of the caste system, including its implications for social mobility and identity. This work serves as an important resource for understanding the historical and cultural context of caste in colonial India. About The Author: John Collinson Nesfield (1836–1919) was an influential educator and author in British India, notable for his contributions to English grammar. Born to a cleric in Wiltshire, he attended Highgate Grammar School and earned degrees from Merton College, Oxford. Nesfield served as a professor and later as Director of Public Instruction in various regions, including Lower Burma and Oudh. He advocated for education reform and critiqued the caste system, emphasizing its fluidity. His grammar texts, particularly "A Manual of English Grammar and Composition," gained widespread acclaim, shaping English education in Britain and its colonies. The Title 'Brief View of the Caste System of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh: Together With an Examination of the Names and Figures Shown in the Census Report, 1882: Being an Attempt to Classify on a Functional Basis all the Main Castes of the United Provinces, and to Explain their Gradations of Rank and the Process of their Formation written/authored/edited by John C. Nesfield', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367803561 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 146 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Scheduled Castes, History. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: 146.