'Pran is a good, decent, cultured khatri boy.' (p. 4)
Khatri is an Indian caste. In the Punjabi language, "Khatri" is the word for "Kshatriya," the warrior caste. Traditionally the Khatri were members of the Hindu military order, and held positions in civil administration. Over time, the Khatri also expanded into other occupations.
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My glossary for Vikram Seth's novel, "A Suitable Boy"
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Page numbers refer to the 1st U.S. paperback edition published by HarperPerennial (a division HarperCollins Publishers) in 1993.
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