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 LODHIS. (358)

HE Lodhis are a tribe of cultivators who much resemble Jats. Many years ago a number of them emigrated from the Upper Provinces and settled in the Nerbudda valley of the Central Provinces, and also in the Pundara district. They are good farmers, but disposed to turbulence and quarrels among themselves, and they were by no means peaceable during the rebellion, being much given to plundering and aggressions on their neighbours. In regard to habits, customs, and language (Hindee), there is nothing particular to remark upon, but, though Hindoos, they do not seem to have any particular reverence for Brahmins.