A History of the Mahrattas v1.c7.163
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c7.163
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³ This has not always been the case; many of the Koolkurnees were Purbhoos; Sonars (goldsmiths); and Simpees (tailors). The Bramins excuse themselves for having entered upon worldly occupations, by the plea of necessity. ‘Mankind,’ say they, ‘had become so corrupt, that charity to Bramins was not duly attended to, and hunger compelled them to adopt some means of obtaining food.’