Census Of India, 1901

This is Volume I, Part 2 of the ＂Census of India, 1901,＂ titled ＂Ethnographic Appendices, Being The Data Upon Which The Caste Chapter Of The Report Is Based.＂ This detailed ethnographic resource provides invaluable insight into the social structure of India at the turn of the 20th century. Compiled under the direction of the Census Commissioner, with significant contributions from Sir Herbert Hope Risley, this volume offers a comprehensive look at the data informing the understanding of the caste system during that era.

Researchers and historians will find these appendices essential for understanding the complexities of Indian society as documented by the British Raj. It serves as a primary source for studying the social, cultural, and anthropological aspects of India, making it an indispensable addition to academic and historical collections. The meticulous records and observations offer a unique window into a pivotal period of Indian history.

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