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Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence tries to settle hitherto putative history of Kayastha population of India.
American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council - 1 Apr 2023
Sikdar Mithun
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Indian caste system is unique as it has an inimitable type of class system where the social ordering is done based on birth. Within the caste system, there is a distinct endogamous population known as the Kayastha, who have had inconclusive stratification records due to unidentified historical records. METHODS: To gain a more inclusive view on the history and genetic affinities of Kayastha people,...
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