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Goal 1: Learn about India research.


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ALearn about India research.


  1. Overview: Get an overview of India research in these articles.

    PR—Genealogy in India and British India
    FS—India Genealogy

  2. Archives & Libraries: Learn about India archives and libraries in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—India Archives and Libraries

  3. Search for free online books on India research on the FamilySearch site.
  4. Tips: Here are some tips and strategies for researching ancestors from India.

    RT—India: Tracing our Indian Ancestors—20:50v- 2021



  5. Resources: Learn about a variety of resources for India research.

    Migration into South Asia - 2011
    Hindu Genealogy Register—5:00 - 2017



  6. British India: Learn about genealogy in India and British India.

    PR—Genealogy in India and British India

  7. Get tips for researching British India on the Thoughtco site,

    Hindu Genealogy Register—5:00 - 2017 .

Records
  1. Census: Learn about India census records in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: India Census

  2. Medieval: Learn about genealogical records in medieval India.

    FS—Wiki: Genealogical Records of Medieval India


BExplore additional resources for research.


  1. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  2. Explore the Books We Own site for books that can be checked out or researched for you by others.
  3. Search the Geneanet site for Indian surnames.
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