Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c40.174
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c40.174
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v3.c40.174
The Samaicha Tribe.—Samaicha is one of the nayyad, or proselytes to Islam from the Sodha race, and numerous both in the thal and the valley, where they have many puras or hamlets. They resemble the Dhatis in their habits, but many of them associate with the Sahariyas, and plunder their brethren. They never shave or touch the hair of their heads, and consequently look more like brutes than human beings. They allow no animal to die of disease, but kill it when they think there are no hopes of recovery. The Samaicha women have the reputation of being great scolds, and never veil their faces [323].