what was the condition of untouchables in british india
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The condition of untouchables in the British India is the following:
1. The untouchables suffered from various critical limitations and confinements, which differed from region to region.
2. They were regarded as impure and their touch was of course considered as a source of pollution. Moreover, in South India, their shadow was to be dodged thus; they had to move away if a Brahmin was seen or listened coming.
3. They were not allowed to draw water from tanks and wells used by the higher class of the society; they could only use the walls and tanks specially reserved for them.
4. The untouchables were not allowed to enter the Hindu temples or learn the Shastras.
5. Almost all the public services such as police and army were closed for them. They were assigned with jobs which were considered filthy for instance, removing dead bodies, scavenging, skinning dead animals etc.
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