Bhil

The Bhil are composed of various indigenous groups from western India. Before the Independence of India, in Baria State, the Bhil women were concubines for the Koli landlords.

References

  1. ↑ Nath, Y. V. S. (1960). Bhils of Ratanmal: An Analysis of the Social Structure of a Western Indian Community. New Delhi, India, Asia: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. pp. 62: in Pipergota, a ruler is having a Dhanaki concubine for a number of years. But he does not live with her. He accepts no food from her. So his purity is unaffected and be remains a member of the higher society. Quite a few Bhilala land holders have Naika woman their concubines and in Baria, such relations are said to exist between the Koli Thakurs and Bhil women.
  2. ↑ Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao University of (1960). Sociological Monograph Series. New Delhi, India, Asia. pp. 62: in Pipergota, a ruler is having a Dhanaki concubine for a number of years. But he does not live with her. He accepts no food from her. So his purity is unaffected and be remains a member of the higher society. Quite a few Bhilala land holders have Naika woman their concubines and in Baria, such relations are said to exist between the Koli Thakurs and Bhil women.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)