Abstract
A study of the legendary migration of five Brahmins, accompanied by five Kayasthas, from Kannauj in North India to Bengal to form an elite subgroup in the caste hierarchy of Bengal, combines genetic analysis with a reappraisal of historical and genealogical works. This combination of historical and genetic analysis creates a new research tool for assessing the evolution of social identities through migration across regions, and points to the potential for interdisciplinary research that combines the humanities and genetic science.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 44-53 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Economic and Political Weekly |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 47 |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Nov 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |