Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v3.c41.s3.173

v3.c41.s3.173

Classification of Inhabitants.—Of this population, it is still more difficult to classify its varied parts, although it may be asserted with confidence that the Rajputs bear but a small ratio to the rest,² whilst they may equal in number any individual class, except the aboriginal Minas, who, strange to say, are still the most numerous. The following are the principal tribes, and the order in which they follow may be considered as indicative of their relative numbers. 1. Minas ; 2. Rajputs ; 3. Brahmans ; 4. Banias ; 5. Jats ; 6. Dhakar, or Kirar (qu. Kirata ?) ; 7. Gujars.³