Blunt, Edward : The caste system of northern India: with special reference to the united provinces of Agra and Oudh (London, 1931)

THE ECONOMIC ASPECT OF CASTE

their losses is the result of their indebtedness, yet the
gains have not gone entirely to the professional money-
lenders. A considerable part has gone to the Brahmans
and the richer agriculturists, notably Kurmis, amongst
whom there are many amateur money-lenders.

Principal authority.—Report of the United Provinces Provincial Banking
Enquiry Committee (1930).