Panjab Castes: Being a Reprint of the Chapter on "the Races, Castes and Tribes of the People" In the Report on the Census of the Panjab Published in . Denzil Ibbetson, K. C. S. I (Classic Reprint)

A timeless, in‑depth look at Punjab’s caste and tribal tapestry from a landmark 1883 census chapter.

This volume reproduces the chapter on the Races, Castes and Tribes of the Panjab, offering historical study material for readers interested in social structure, regional diversity, and the administration of that era. It presents a detailed snapshot of how groups were classified and discussed in a key official publication.

Within its pages you’ll encounter discussions of major groups such as Rajputs, Jats, and allied castes, as well as hill tribes and sub‑groups like Dagis, Kolis, Chamars, Halis, and Sepi. The text also covers how marriage alliances, residence patterns, and occupational roles shaped social life, along with notes on the challenges of collecting accurate ethnographic data in a colonial census.

• An historical method for classifying people by caste and tribe in Punjab
• Descriptions of regional distribution, local divisions, and notable lineages
• Observations on social practices, barriers, and occupational shifts of the period
• Context for the data and its value to researchers of history and anthropology

Ideal for readers of ethnography, Indian history, and historical demography, as well as students seeking primary‑source context for the Punjab of the 19th century.