Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 7 of 7
Mar 2020 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: "Talayāri.—The Talayāri (talai, head) or chief watchman, or Uddāri (saviour of the village), is a kind of undepartmental village policeman, who is generally known as the Talāri. Among other duties, he has to follow on the track of stolen cattle, to act as a guard over persons confined in the village choultry (lock-up), to attend upon the head of the village during the trial of petty cases, to serve processes, and distrain goods. In big villages there are two or three Talayāris, in which case one is a Paraiyan, who officiates in the Paraiya quarter. In parts of the Telugu country, the Mutrāchas, who are the village watchmen, are known as Talārivallu, or watchman people, and, in like manner, the Bēdars are called Talārivāndlu in the Kurnool and Bellary districts."
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Edgar Thurston (1855-1935) was a pioneering British ethnographer and superintendent of the Madras Government Museum in India. His work primarily focused on the diverse social structures and cultural practices of Southern India, making him a significant figure in the field of anthropology. Thurston's meticulous documentation and analysis of various communities provided an unprecedented glimpse into the intricate tapestry of Indian society during the British colonial period.Born in Kent, England, Thurston was educated at King's College London and later trained in medicine, which piqued his interest in human biology and ethnography. His career took a transformative turn when he was appointed to the Madras Museum in 1885, where he spent over two decades. His tenure was marked by extensive fieldwork, during which he employed both scientific rigor and a deep respect for the cultures he studied.Thurston's work was not without controversy. His ethnographic methods and the colonial context in which he operated have been critiqued for perpetuating stereotypes and reinforcing colonial power dynamics. However, his detailed observations have also been invaluable to later scholars and writers, offering a foundational understanding of South Indian ethnography.Influencing contemporary writers and anthropologists, Thurston championed the idea that understanding cultural diversity was crucial for a more comprehensive grasp of human civilization. His legacy is a complex blend of scientific achievement and the contentious ethics of colonial scholarship, making him a fascinating figure for modern readers interested in the intersections of history, culture, and science.
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