. The protein element in nutrition . right or by force, the fruits of the labour of theshepherd and ploughman. In peaceful times this was no longerpossible, and large mmibers were compelled to take to agri-culture. The Mians are those who have kept their blood un-sulhed, and their hands from the plough. The Mians and higher classes of Rajputs, with the exception,perhaps, of the Jews, of all races in the world, are of the mostancient lineage and of purest descent. Though now nearly allagriculturists, Dogras form a mihtary aristocracy of a feudaltj^e. They are brave, chivalrous, keenly sensitive
. The protein element in nutrition . right or by force, the fruits of the labour of theshepherd and ploughman. In peaceful times this was no longerpossible, and large mmibers were compelled to take to agri-culture. The Mians are those who have kept their blood un-sulhed, and their hands from the plough. The Mians and higher classes of Rajputs, with the exception,perhaps, of the Jews, of all races in the world, are of the mostancient lineage and of purest descent. Though now nearly allagriculturists, Dogras form a mihtary aristocracy of a feudaltj^e. They are brave, chivalrous, keenly sensitive to an afEront,and specially jealous of the honour of their women. In disposition they are manly, simple, and honest, and, withthe exception perhaps of the Dogra Brahmins, are little givento intrigue. The chief characteristic of the higher classes ispride of blood. It is among the Dogra Mians and Rajputs thatwe find the best specimens of Hindu character. We acquire aclearer conception of their high spirit when roused, their enthusi-.
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