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Blood pacts of Kutch: When Charan oaths ruled trade and kings

In the stark expanses of Kutch, the Charans flourished as cultural stewards and powerful mediators of tradition. These elite bards wove tales of lineage and lore, wielding their lyrical prowess to affirm the legitimacy of rulers and ensure the enforcement of solemn agreements through divine oaths.

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