A Complete Dictionary of the Terms Used by Criminal Tribes in the Punjab; Together with a Short History of each Tribe, and the Names and Places of Residence of Individual Members [Hardcover]

Compiler: Muhammad Abdul Ghafur

Language: English

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

8121276721 / 9788121276726

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Language: English. About The Book: This book extensively covers a dictionary elucidating the terminology used by criminal tribes in the Punjab. Additionally, the author provides concise histories for each tribe, including details about the names and residential locations of individual members. It encompasses diverse subjects such as classes and tools of gamblers, slang terms for thieves, and details about various groups like Sansifi, Sweepers of Delhi District, and Highway Robbers across Amritsar, Lahore, and Peshawar Divisions. About The Compiler: Muhammad Abdul Ghafur, as Darogha at Central Jail, Lahore, dedicated himself from 1852 to July 1877 to compiling a work beneficial for Punjab and Bengal Police. While finalizing it, Dr. Dallas tasked him with evaluating a pickpocket-related pamphlet by Savildass, finding many inaccuracies. Upon completing his secret language dictionary, he began documenting the history of Punjab's professional thieves, detailing their methods and residences. The Title 'A Complete Dictionary of the Terms Used by Criminal Tribes in the Punjab; Together with a Short History of each Tribe, and the Names and Places of Residence of Individual Members written/authored/edited by Compiler: Muhammad Abdul Ghafur', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121276726 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 354 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 354. …

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A Complete Dictionary of the Terms Used by Criminal Tribes in the Punjab; Together with a Short History of each Tribe, and the Names and Places of Residence of Individual Members [Hardcover]
Author
Compiler: Muhammad Abdul Ghafur
Publisher
Gyan Publishing House
Publication year
2024
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
8121276721
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9788121276726

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