This seminal work on the physical anthropology of India provides a comprehensive survey of the different racial groups and populations in the region. Beddoe analyzes everything from skull measurements to skin color, and considers the historical and cultural factors that may have shaped these physical characteristics. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and anthropology of India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.