Description
This scholarly work by John C. Nesfield offers a detailed examination of the caste system as it existed in the North-Western Provinces and Oudh during the 19th century. The book combines historical analysis with statistical data, presenting caste names, hierarchies, and population figures specific to these regions of India.
Nesfield’s study is significant for understanding colonial-era documentation of Indian social structures and caste hierarchies. The work provides valuable insights into how the British colonial administration categorized and recorded caste information, alongside indigenous perspectives on caste organization. The examination of names and figures offers scholars and historians concrete evidence for studying social stratification, occupational classifications, and demographic patterns of the period.
Originally published as a colonial-era administrative and sociological study, this text remains an important resource for historians, anthropologists, and those interested in Indian social history and the impact of colonialism on traditional social structures.
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