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| Who took initiative to note down and record various customs and practices of different caste groups, which became central in studying caste in India? |
Colonial officers Indian saints Christians Greek travellers |
| Colonial officers |
| Not all of the changes brought about were intended or deliberate. Initially, the British administrators began by trying to understand the complexities of caste in an effort to learn how to govern the country efficiently. Some of these efforts took the shape of very methodical and intensive surveys and reports on the ‘customs and manners’ of various tribes and castes all over the country. Many British administrative officials were also amateur ethnologists and took great interest in pursuing such surveys and studies. |
