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Amils

The Amils ( ) are a Sindhi Hindu sub-group of Lohana. The word "Amil" has its origin in the Persian word "amal" (as "administer"). Amils used to work in Administration in Government services. Amils and Bhaibands were the communities that were one of the earliest to take up English education during British colonial rule. They were, along with the Parsis, the closest to the British and were regularly sent to Britain in order to seal business deals on behalf of the East India Company.

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The Amils ( ) are a Sindhi Hindu sub-group of Lohana. The word "Amil" has its origin in the Persian word "amal" (as "administer"). Amils used to work in Administration in Government services. Amils and Bhaibands were the communities that were one of the earliest to take up English education during British colonial rule. They were, along with the Parsis, the closest to the British and were regularly sent to Britain in order to seal business deals on behalf of the East India Company.

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  1. publication date: 1919 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  2. publication date: 1919 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the publication date is "1919". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. The record states that the publication date is "1919". What evidence would count against this claim?
  4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  5. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1316324359

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