Final Report On The Settlement Of Land Revenue In The Delhi District Carried On 1872 77 By Oswald Wood And Completed 1878 80 By R Maconachie

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... body of the ornament are slightly different and the little balls are hung from it in different fashion--the 'ball' having three balls 'gonghru' in a chain and the 'jhumka hav-ing no chain but the balls immediately pendent from the main part. The ear also is differently pierced: the Hindu has a hole in the lobe and in the outer rim at the top, the Muhammadan has some 15 or 20 perforations all the way up the cartilage. (4).--For the nose there is the ' nath' a name conmmon to Hindus and Muhammadans--it is a ring ornamented with a picture generally of a parrot for Hindus, or imita-tion jewels. The' Muhammadan wears the imitation jewels, but I believe not pictures. (5).--On the neck is the ' hansla' or ' hansli' the usual horse shoe shape--worn alike by Muhammadans and Hindus. (6).--On the chest the women wear the 'jhalrft' which may be a rupee or other ornament hung on a string round the neck. (7).--On the upper arm is the 'b&zu-band' a jointed ring and 'tadd' ( ' d ' pronounced very heavy ) a broad plain ring. The Muhammadans wear only the first--Hindus both. (8).--On the wrist is the 'matti' or ' kangni' worn generally by Hindus only. Sometimes, however, the Muhamma-dans also wear it. The Muhammadan speciality here is the ' naugiri' a bracelet of nine pieces Strung on a string: the ' kangni' is all one piece. (9).--The thumb ring with mirror (' arsi') is worn alike by Hindus and Muhammadans. Chapter VII. The habits and mode of life of the people. (10).--Finger rings are worn (anguthi) on any finger by both classes. (11).--On the ankle is the 'pazeb' (or foot ornament) a ring with pendent balls, alike for Hindus and Muhammadans. (12).--On the toes there are the 'challa' and 'bichua' for Hindus. The Muhammadans wear only the first which...

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