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  2. Dowry system in India - Wikipedia

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    The marriage treaty, signed on June 23, 1661, included the seven islands of Bombay as part of Catherine's dowry to Charles II. The official transfer of Bombay to the British occurred in 1665. The British East India Company took full control in 1668 after leasing it from the Crown for a nominal rent of £10 per year.

  3. Dahej Daasi - Wikipedia

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    Dahej Daasi (transl. Dowry Maid) is an Indian Hindi social Drama Indian television series produced by Mustang Films, which was premiered on 12 February 2024 - 27 February 2025 on Nazara. [1] The It formerly starred Sayantani Ghosh , Jhanvi Soni and Rajat Verma as The frist generation.

  4. Dahej (film) - Wikipedia

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    Dahej (Dowry) is a 1950 Hindi social family drama film based on the dowry system directed by V. Shantaram. Produced by Rajkamal Kalamandir , the director of photography was V. Avadhoot. [ 1 ] Music was composed by Vasant Desai with lyrics by Shams Lucknavi, [ 2 ] who also wrote the story and dialogues.

  5. Nisha Sharma dowry case - Wikipedia

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    On 19 November 2003, Nisha married Ashwini Sharma, a computer engineer, in a small ceremony in Noida with only 75 guests. The marriage was set up by a common family friend and the engagement took place in September 2003. Her father only gifted her a gold necklace as the bridal gift. The marriage was scheduled to be held in the evening of 19 ...

  6. Punjabi wedding traditions - Wikipedia

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    Janj: sung when the janj marriage procession is to be greeted; Milni: sung at the ritual introduction of the two sides; Ghenne de geet: sung when the bride is adorned with jewels; Siftan: song in praise of the bridegroom; Chhandh: evolved from poetry, songs of joy; Sitthniyan (taunts) Song sung when the bridegroom's procession is being welcomed

  7. File:903 Verses of Kabir in Hindi Kabir ke dohe.pdf - Wikipedia

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    English: I typed all the verses using Hindi Writer version1.3 I saw little works of kabir in lots of places so decided to compile everything together. If any one has a copy right issues with this file, they can contact me to the e-mail address provided in the docu

  8. Gauna - Wikipedia

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    Gauna is a northern Indian hindu custom and the ceremony associated with the consummation of marriage prevalent in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is associated with the custom of child marriage. [1] The ceremony takes place several years after marriage. [2] [3] Before the ceremony, the bride stays at her natal home. [4]

  9. Dowry death - Wikipedia

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    Pakistan's Dowry and Marriage Gifts (Restriction) Bill, 2008, restricts dowry to PKR 30,000 (~US$300) while the total value of bridal gifts is limited to PKR 50,000. [37] The law made demands for a dowry by the groom's family illegal, as well as public display of dowry before or during the wedding.