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The Khasis
The Khasis
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The book provides a systematic account of the Khasi people, their manners and customs, ethnological affinities, laws and institutions, religious beliefs, folk lore, theories of origin, and language. It covers habitat, appearance, physical and general characteristics, geographical distribution, origin, affinities, dress, tattooing, jewellery, weapons, domestic life, occupation, apiculture, houses, villages, furniture and household utensils, musical instruments, agriculture, crops, hunting, fishing, food, drunk, games, manufactures, and the manufacture of eri silk and cotton cloths in the Jaintia Hills. It also discusses tribal organisation, state organisation, marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, tenure of land and laws regarding land, haly lands or irrigated paddy lands, laws regarding other property, decision of disputes, and decision of cases by ordeal.
Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
The book titled "The Khasi People" is a comprehensive exploration of the Khasi people, their customs, beliefs, and language. It covers various aspects of their lives, including their habitat, appearance, physical characteristics, geographical distribution, origin, affinities, dress, tattooing, jewelry, weapons, domestic life, occupation, apiculture, houses, villages, furniture, musical instruments, agriculture, crops, hunting, fishing, food, drunk, games, manufactures, and the manufacture of eri silk and cotton cloths in the Jaintia Hills. The book also delves into the laws and customs of the Khasi people, including tribal organization, state organization, marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, tenure of land, haly lands or irrigated paddy lands, laws regarding other property, decision of disputes, and decision of cases by ordeal. Additionally, it discusses war, human sacrifices, and other aspects of their culture. The book provides valuable insights into the Khasi people's way of life and their rich cultural heritage.
Weight: 480g
Dimension: 149 x 225 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789390729562
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