Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab Volume . 1; Including a Residence in Those Countries from 1826 to 1838 download pdf
Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab Volume . 1; Including a Residence in Those Countries from 1826 to 1838 download pdf
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Author: Charles Masson
Number of Pages: 116 pages
Published Date: 01 May 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781231064108
File size: 23 Mb
File Name: Narrative.of.Various.Journeys.in.Balochistan,.Afghanistan,.and.the.Panjab.Volume...1;.Including.a.Residence.in.Those.Countries.from.1826.to.1838.pdf
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1842 Excerpt: ...It may be supposed that a strange medley of rites and superstitions prevails among them. While as tenacious of their religion, whatever it may be, as of their liberty in their mountain fastnesses, the Siaposh captive, without hesitation, becomes a Mahomedan, and manifests no CEREMONY AT MARRIAGES. 227 aversion to abandon his old faith. It need not be remarked how different would be the conduct of the most wretched Hindu on such an occasion. It is generally supposed that chastity is not an accomplishment of the Siaposh ladies, or that a deviation from it is lightly regarded, and easily compensated. Mahomedans also insist, that their high notions of hospitality, and of the attentions due to their guests, induce the Siaposh to resign their wives to those who reside under their roofs. It is, moreover, affirmed, that marriage ceremonies are extremely simple, consisting merely of procuring two twigs, or rods, of the respective heights of the bride and bridegroom, and tying them together. They are then presented to the couple, who preserve them with much care, as long as they find it agreeable or convenient to live together. If desirous to separate, the twigs are broken, and the marriage is dissolved. Whatever degree of truth may attach to such stories, there is some reason to believe that the Sidposh, in this respect no worse than Mahomedans, do not allow their females an equal rank with themselves in society, and it is commonly credited that the weaker and fairer part of the community undergo many unusual labours, and carry on even all the duties of agriculture. Married women are distinguished from virgins by wearing a ring in the right ear. The Siaposh are affirmed to build their houses of wood, of several stories in height; it is also said that 228 INDULGENCE ...
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Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab Volume . 1; Including a Residence in Those Countries from 1826 to 1838. Charles Masson
Author: Charles Masson
Number of Pages: 116 pages
Published Date: 01 May 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781231064108
File size: 23 Mb
File Name: Narrative.of.Various.Journeys.in.Balochistan,.Afghanistan,.and.the.Panjab.Volume...1;.Including.a.Residence.in.Those.Countries.from.1826.to.1838.pdf
Download Link: Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab Volume . 1; Including a Residence in Those Countries from 1826 to 1838
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1842 Excerpt: ...It may be supposed that a strange medley of rites and superstitions prevails among them. While as tenacious of their religion, whatever it may be, as of their liberty in their mountain fastnesses, the Siaposh captive, without hesitation, becomes a Mahomedan, and manifests no CEREMONY AT MARRIAGES. 227 aversion to abandon his old faith. It need not be remarked how different would be the conduct of the most wretched Hindu on such an occasion. It is generally supposed that chastity is not an accomplishment of the Siaposh ladies, or that a deviation from it is lightly regarded, and easily compensated. Mahomedans also insist, that their high notions of hospitality, and of the attentions due to their guests, induce the Siaposh to resign their wives to those who reside under their roofs. It is, moreover, affirmed, that marriage ceremonies are extremely simple, consisting merely of procuring two twigs, or rods, of the respective heights of the bride and bridegroom, and tying them together. They are then presented to the couple, who preserve them with much care, as long as they find it agreeable or convenient to live together. If desirous to separate, the twigs are broken, and the marriage is dissolved. Whatever degree of truth may attach to such stories, there is some reason to believe that the Sidposh, in this respect no worse than Mahomedans, do not allow their females an equal rank with themselves in society, and it is commonly credited that the weaker and fairer part of the community undergo many unusual labours, and carry on even all the duties of agriculture. Married women are distinguished from virgins by wearing a ring in the right ear. The Siaposh are affirmed to build their houses of wood, of several stories in height; it is also said that 228 INDULGENCE ...
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