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mud and thatched, though the effect of the diminution of waste land may in places be seen in the °^ "se of tiles for the roof. It is customary for the dw^miTouses. zamindar to supply material wood, bamboos, and thatching grass gratis, and the labour of the settler, assisted by his family and friends, soon runs up the mud walls. If a man leaves the village, his connection with the house ceases, and the zamindar resumes possession. small fee, amounting in ordinary cases to a rupee, is commonly paid for the use of the ground when a new house is built, but no further rent is charged. The houses of the poorer classes consist of a small courtyard with oblong huts built against two or three of the walls. Inside the huts hollow pillars of mud and wattle preserve the store of grain, and give additional stability to the thatch. Grain receptacles of the same construction, known as dahris, are often built outside the house. The homes of the zamindars and richer inhabitants of the village generally consist of two or three courtyards with a broad verandah running along the inside of the wall, in which the principal door is made. In this verandah carts are kept, cattle stalled, and sojourning friends or faqirs entertained. Brick houses are rare in large towns, and practically imknown elsewhere. Houses are

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subjoined prices

clothing of the higher class of cultivators one year consists of the following articles, at the



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A pair of dhotis or waiat-clotlis ... An angauohha or long-cloth, which serves kerchief, head covering, or purse Two pair of leather shoes ... Two mirzais or jackets .. ...

A

turban

Two Two

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sheets ... small skull caps

A tobacco-pouch

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2

as pocket hand...

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10

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All these are usually made of white cotton stuff, and serve for the wardrobe. For the winter there are required besides

summer

A coarse woollen blanket A quilted jacket A double sheet or galef A doga or large quilt

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All these will with ordinary care last for two years. tints of yellow,

A woman in Two

brown or dull red. the same rank requires

for

her

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summer wear Rs.

lahngas (petticoats)

Three dupattas ... Four kurtas (jackets) ... A dhoti for making bread

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of various