The purums: An Old kuki Tribe Of Manipur - Gyan Books

The purums: An Old kuki Tribe Of Manipur - Gyan Books

About The Book: The Purums: An Old Kuki Tribe of Manipur by Tarak Chandra Das is a landmark ethnographic study of the Purum tribe in northeast India. Based on intensive fieldwork, the book explores the tribe’s social structure, kinship system, marriage customs, economy, and religious practices. Das presents a detailed account of their cultural life, highlighting their unique identity within the broader Kuki-Chin group. Widely cited by international anthropologists, the book remains a foundational work in Indian anthropology and tribal studies, reflecting Das’s pioneering methodological approach.

Author: Tarak Chandra Das

Pages: 365

Edition: 1945

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