1. _Origin and development of the caste._
2. _Their monopoly of literature._
3. _Absence of central authority._
4. _Mixed elements in the caste._
5. _Caste subdivisions._
6. _Miscellaneous groups._
7. _Sectarian divisions._
8. _Exogamy._
9. _Restrictions on marriage._
10. _Hypergamy._
11. _Marriage customs._
12. _Polygamy, divorce and treatment of widows._
13. _Sati or burning of widows._
14. _Funeral rites and mourning._
15. _Religion._
16. _Daily ritual._
17. _The sacred thread._
18. _Social position._
19. _Titles._
20. _Caste panchayat and offences._
21. _Rules about food._
22. _Dress._
23. _Tattooing._
24. _Occupation._
25. _Character of Brahmans._