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CONTENTS.

Extent of Sindh.

CHAPTER I.

Title Whence derived. Two principal Divisions. — Delta and Southern Division.—Sehwun.—Narrah River. — Lake Munchur.-Upper or Northern Division. - Climate and Seasons. Great Heat. Diseases. Rain unusual. Hot Winds. - Cold of Upper Sindh. Climate of Karrachi. Advantageous Situation of Sindh relatively to the Sea.-Changeable Character of River. -Peculiar Geographical Features of Sindh.. -Absence of Roads. Natives journeying by River

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CHAPTER II.

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Inhospitable Appearance of the Country-Capable of ImproveCoast of Sindh.-Harbour of Karrachi.-Principal Towns.-Karrachi.—Crocola.—Tattah.-Vikkur. — Hyderabad. Mírpúr. Omarkót. Sehwun. - Larkhana. Khyrpúr. Sukkur. Rorí. Shikarpúr. Tundas. General Description of Sindhian Towns.-Bazaars. Routes communicating with Sindh

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CHAPTER III.

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Classification of the Inhabitants of Sindh. Mahommedans. Jutts and cultivating Tribes. Bilúchi military Class. Feudatories.Obedience to Chiefs.- Costume.-Women.Arms. Character.- Music and Nautch Women. Seyuds or Holy Men.-Probable Jewish Origin of Bilúchis.-Passion for Field Sports.—Expense of preserving Game. Names of Bilúch Tribes in Sindh.-Míani Fishermen and Boatmen on

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