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to such men as high-caste Bajputs, Dogras, and Brahmins Little

training of any value was to be anticipated from making the men knead and carry mud, a task which interferes with their military training and is highly unpopular with the men, who, although perfectly willing to do it on service, resent being put to coolie labour in time of peace. The case was submitted to the Viceroy, and the action fully endorsed by him.' "