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==Islamic Records== | ==Islamic Records== | ||
'''Muslim Pilgrimage (''Vahi'')''' | '''Muslim Pilgrimage (''Vahi'')''' | ||
These documents record the names of Muslim pilgrims who visit certain centers in India where rituals are performed. They are used primarily to establish individual identity and linkage back many generations. Records date from about 1400 to present and can be found in homes and “offices” of Muslim family bards in Northern India. | |||
'''Islamic marriages''' | '''Islamic marriages''' | ||
These are records of Islamic marriage contracts ('''kadi''') They are used to establish individual identity and linkage back two generations. Theoretically generations could be identified back to when the keeping of the record started. Records date from about 1500 to present. Generally these records contain names, ages, and residences of bride and bridegroom. Names and sometimes occupation of father and grandfather. Date of event. Signature of bridegroom. Names and residences of witnesses and names of witnesses fathers. Amount of dower money. They can be found in Mosques and in the houses of the Kazi who is the marriage registrar and judge. | |||
==Jainism Records== | ==Jainism Records== | ||