The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c28.45
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c28.45
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⁴ A *pūga* is defined as 'an association of persons of different caste and unspecified profession for purposes of business or pleasure.' On *çreṇi* see Hopkins, *op. cit.* pp. 81-2; acc. to Foy, *op. cit.* p. 14 n., it was a subdivision of a caste.