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Watal Community: Socio-Economic History by Haseeb Gulzar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the history of the Watal community in rural Kashmir from 1846 to 1990. It discusses how the Watal community was traditionally divided into those who ate carrion and those who did not. It describes their socioeconomic conditions and occupations, such as removing animal carcasses, tanning hides, crop watching, and working as servants. It notes improvements in their living conditions over time, especially after 1885 under British rule and the modernizing reforms of the early 20th centur
- Author
- Haseeb Gulzar
- Language
- EN