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In northwestern India, a dhani (Hindi: ढाणी ḍhāṇī) is the smallest conglomeration of huts. All families living in a Dhani are relatives of each other or at least are of the same caste.
Caste system
Usually there is one caste that dominates the village; some villages are dominated by Rajput (warriors), Gurjar (warrior),
References
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