1 264 PANJAB CASTES.
2 it appeal's that they have generally returned themselves under their proper
3 castes.^ Such few as have not shown themselves as Kamjani have heen
4 included with Kanchan. Randi is also used for a prostitute in the east of the
5 Province, but it means a " widow " throughout the Paujiib proper. It will
6 be observed that two-fifths of the Kanchaus are males. These people form a
7 distinct class, though not only their offspring, but also gii'ls bought in
8 infancy or joining the community in later life and devoting themselves to
9 prostitution, are known as Kanchans.
10 563a. Miscellaneous Castes of Table VIII B.— In Table VIII B I have given the figures
11 for a number of miscellaneous castes wliieh I did not think it worth while to show in detail in
12 Table VIII A. Many of these I cannot identify, and cannot even be sure that I have got the
13 names right. And many more would properly fall under some one of the various gi'oups into
14 which I have divided my castes for the purposes of this chapter. But the numbers are so small and
15 time so pressing that I shall take them as they come in Table VIII B, and give briefly the inior- |^p_ 304]
16 mation I possess regarding such of them as I know auything about. Many of them are not castes
17 at all, but either occupational or geographical terms. JCoia {Caste No, 186) — literally means a
18 diver, but is used for the men who dig and clean wells, in which process diving is necessary.
19 They generally belong to the Jhi'uwar and Machhi caste, and are often fishermen as well as well-
20 sinkers. Pafwa {Caste No. 137). — From pa< silk, and means any worker in silk, but is general-
21 ly used only for those who make silken cord and waistbands, thread beads and silk, and so forth.
22 They are called Patoi in the west. They are said often to be Khatris. Bdgri {Caste No. ISS) —
23 means any one from the Bagar or prairies of Bikiner, but is usually confined to Jats from those
24 parts. Gwdlpa {Caste No. 189). — These men are apparently Tibetans, but I cannot define the
25 meaning of the word. Khardsia {Caste No. i90).— The men who work the water mills so com-
26 mon in the hills. They are said often to be Diolis. Pachhdda {Caste No. 192) — used in
27 Bhattiana and Hariana for Musalman Jat and Rajput immigrants from the Satluj country to
28 the west (;)ac4ia»«), just as Bagri is used for similar Hindu immigrants from the South. Tard
29 ora {Caste No. 193). — These people came to Hazara from Amb and the Buner and Chagharza
30 hills. They trace their descent from a Kafir convert to Islam called Diiman. They all are
31 agricultrual by occupation. Palleddr { Caste No. 194) — A porter, generally found in the bazaars
32 and markets. Kandchi (Caste No. 196). — A class of vagrant minstrels who beg and play at
33 weddings. Kuchband (Caste No. 197). — Makers of Icuch or weaver's brushes. They belong to the
34 outcast and vagrant classes. Ddrugar ( Caste No. 198). — A man who makes gunpowder. Under
35 this head is included ^iisiiaj, a man who makes fireworks. Pdli {Caste No. 199). — Pali is the
36 ordinary village word for cowherd in the cast of the Panjab. But in Multan there is a separate
37 Pali caste who have lately been converted from Hinduism and still retain many of their Hindu
38 customs. They follow all sorts of hantlicrafts, and especially that of oil-pressing, and engage in .
39 trade in a small way. JarraA {Caste No. 200). — The Xativc Surgeon who applies plasters, draws i
40 teeth, sots fractures, and so on. He is almost always a Nai. Kdpri {Caste No. 201). — A caste ;
41 who claim Brahman origin, and whose occupation is that of making the ornaments worn by the j
42 bridegroom at weddings, artificial flowers, and similar article ~ made of talc, tinsel, and the like. j
43 They are apparently connected, in Dehli at least, with the Jain temples, where they officiate as i
44 priests and receive offerings. They also act as Bhats at wediUngs. They are said to come from j
45 Rajputana. Panda {Caste No. 202). — A name commonly given to any educated Brahman who
46 teaches or ofliciates at religious functions. Prol)ably of the same origin as Pandit. In the hills \
47 it is said to be used for Dakaut Brahnians. Sapela {Caste No. 203). — A snake-catcher and
48 charmer, generally belonging to one of the vagrant tribes. Mardtha {Caste So. 204). — An \
49 inhabitant of Maharasthra or the Maliratta Country. Akhindzadah {Caste No. 205). — See '
50 Ulama, section 517. Sapdndi {Caste No. 206). — Probably the same as Sapela No. 203 q. v. Dhodn. \
51 {Caste No. 207). — This is the title of the revenue minister at a Native Court. There is also a :
52 Sikh order called Diwana. Sesi {Caste No. 203) — should have been included with No. 167 des- !
53 cribed under Gipy tribes in the next part of this chapter. Arya {Caste No, 209). — Probably j
54 followers of the Arya Sumaj. Aitdr (Caste No. 210). — A dispensing druggist, as distinct from the !
55 Pansdri fi-. m whom tlie drugs are bought, and the Odndi, a distiller of essences and perfumes.
56 The Attar however makes arracks and sherbets. Qarol {Caste No. 211). — These ai-e the descen- " ]
57 dauts of the hunters and menagerie keepers of the old Mughal Court at Dehli. They are of !
58 several castes, but probably for the most part Pathan ; but they have now formed a separate caste, I
59 marry only among themselves, and have taken to agriculture. They are called after their weapon, j
60 the huuting-knife or yaroZ. Marejha (Caste No. 212). — A class of wanelering beggars who come j
61 from Rajputana and Sindh. Mdrwdri {Cast". No,213). — Inhabitants of Marwar, but gener.^Uy ]
62 applied in the Panjab to Brahman money-lenders or Boliras from that tract. LdhoH {Caste No. i
63 214), — Residents of Lahore ; but perhaps Khatris, of whom there is a great Lahori section. Liinia
64 ' But see Sherring, Vol. I., p, 274.