The History of a Himalayan Princely State: Change, Conflicts, and Awakening : an Interpretative History of Princely State of Tehri Garhwal, U.P., A.D. 1815 to 1949 A.D. |
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Marriage Two prevalent monogamous marriage systems are the 'Brahma' and
the 'Asur' forms of marriages. In the Brahma form the dowry is given by the bride's
father according to his means. This form of marriage is known as Kanyadan.
Marriage Two prevalent monogamous marriage systems are the 'Brahma' and
the 'Asur' forms of marriages. In the Brahma form the dowry is given by the bride's
father according to his means. This form of marriage is known as Kanyadan.
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Widow marriage was also prevalent in the region. Certain classes of Brahman
and Rajputs had the customs of marrying the deceased elder brother's widow to
the younger brother or cousin. The offsprings of such a marriage were called ...
Widow marriage was also prevalent in the region. Certain classes of Brahman
and Rajputs had the customs of marrying the deceased elder brother's widow to
the younger brother or cousin. The offsprings of such a marriage were called ...
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Dola Vivah—The king of Garhwal never married among his own subjects. But he
brought daughters of high Rajput families into his harem: as khawas. These girls
were sent from their parental homes on a Dola (Palanquin) along with few ...
Dola Vivah—The king of Garhwal never married among his own subjects. But he
brought daughters of high Rajput families into his harem: as khawas. These girls
were sent from their parental homes on a Dola (Palanquin) along with few ...
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Contents
Geographical Cultural and Historical | 1 |
AngloNepalese | 29 |
Continuity and Change 5874 | 58 |
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| Title | The History of a Himalayan Princely State: Change, Conflicts, and Awakening : an Interpretative History of Princely State of Tehri Garhwal, U.P., A.D. 1815 to 1949 A.D. |
| Author | Atul Saklani |
| Publisher | Durga Publications, 1987 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 14 Mar 2007 |
| Length | 256 pages |
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