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He smokes from the same huqqa as Rajputs, and only caste-fellows can do this, as the smoke passes through water on its way to the mouth.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell
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The Jangar could not draw in smoke through the stem of the huqqa when it was passed round in the assembly, but must take off the stem and inhale from the bowl.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell
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A Brahman also should not smoke, but many now do so, and when they go to see a friend will take their own huqqa with them as they cannot smoke out of his.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell
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It is said that in Bhopal proper Kayasths will take food from Kaitha Bharbhunjas and smoke from their huqqa; and it is noticeable that in northern India Mr. Crooke gives [273] not only the Kaitha subcaste, but other groups called
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell
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Even the remote villagers talked over the victories of Japan as they sat in their circles and passed round the huqqa at night.
The New World of Islam Lothrop Stoddard 1916
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In that case sit beside our patel: he loves a huqqa.
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The huqqa is passed round, and _chilams_ and _chongis_ (clay pipe-bowls and leaf-pipes) are provided for those who want them.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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Only worthy members of the caste, Mr. Greeven continues, are allowed to sit on the tribal matting and smoke the tribal pipe (huqqa).
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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A new huqqa, which he supplies, is carried round by the messenger, and a few whiffs are taken by all the officers and Sipahis in turn.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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Such a man will light his master's _chilam_ (pipe-bowl) or huqqa (water-pipe), clean and light lamps, prepare his bed, tell his master stories to send him to sleep, act as escort for the women of the family when they go on a journey and arrange matches for the children.
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala Robert Vane Russell 1894
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