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A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c21.s3.t17.38

A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c21.s3.t17.38

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c21.s3.t17.38

¹ *Bois*. Hindu women of the Boyi caste. The Boyis are Telugus, and are employed as bearers of palanqueens and other domestic service in Southern India. Hence the Anglo-Indian term "Boy" for a servant.