Source: Wikipedia Punjabis don't use the word tribe or "qabeela" for descent groups opting for the word, biradri meaning brotherhood instead. The biradries & their status in the pre-modern world was determined based on their occupation at the time & the primary way to raise one's & their descent group's standing before the rise of… Continue reading Formation of Rajput Identity
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Punjab Revolts Part 2: All not quiet in Eastern Punjab
Previously, I discussed how the narrative of Punjab especially the Muslims being indifferent to the 1857 War of Independence is based off of propaganda created by the colonial administration of Punjab at the time headed by Sir John Lawrence due to the severity of the situation. The idea here was to discourage further uprisings and… Continue reading Punjab Revolts Part 2: All not quiet in Eastern Punjab
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