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The article discusses the origins of caste in colonial India, asserting that the concept of caste emerged during the 19th century as a result of census operations rather than being an intrinsic aspect of Indian society. It highlights the challenges faced by colonial officials in classifying and enumerating castes, which often led to confusion between the terms varna and jati. The author argues that the census methodology contributed to a new understanding of caste that did not accurately reflect the complex

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malavikabinny

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