Land and social change in East Nepal: a study of Hindu-Tribal relations/ Caplan Lionel

1. Introductory; 2. The setting; Ilam district; The Indreni Cluster; 3. Land and kin groups; Clan and local clan segment; Lineage; Household; Composition; Separation and inheritance; Women's rights in land; Limbus without kipat; Conclusion; 4. Limbus and Brahmans: the cleavage; Government land policy; Brahman manipulation of government land policy; Cultural differences; The caste hierarchy. Conclusion5. Interdependence: the economic context; The food gap; Recurrent expenditures; Contingent expenditures: mortuary rites; Contingent expenditures: marriage; Mortgages; Other kinds of credit; The exploitation of kipat ownership; Distribution of mortgages; Tenancy; The 'commercial' economy: local sources; The 'commercial' economy: military service; Conclusion; 6. Interdependence: the political context; The leadership hierarchy; Disputes over compensation; Informal mediation of intra-Cluster disputes; Factions; The Panchayat; The intercalary position of Limbu Notables. 7. Land, culture and politicsThe Limbu movement; The political role of culture; Conclusion