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Vahumpura also known as Wahumpura or Dewa people, are a Sinhalese caste, who were the second largest caste in Sri Lanka.[1] They were traditionally producers of jaggery, but have now spread throughout the island undertaking many occupations, including agriculture.[2]
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References
- ↑ Silva, Kalinga Tudor; Sivapragasam, P.P.; Thanges, Paramsothy (2009). "Caste Discrimination and Social Justice in Sri Lanka: An Overview" (PDF). Indian Institute of Dalit Studies. III. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka - Caste".