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The Families In British India Society Wiki
Welcome to the FIBIWiki. This site contains information useful to people researching ancestors in India. It not only contains guides to help you research, but also lists sources, and general background information about the culture, society and history of India during the period from 1600 to 1947.
The FIBIwiki is like an encyclopaedia. The best way to find things is to type your subject of interest into the Search Box in the left-hand navigation panel and see what data are available on our site.
If you would like to add data of value to others and feel that you are able to do this by yourself please do so.
If you would like to add data of value to others and feel that you are able to do this but would like us to do it for you, please contact the FIBIS webmaster.
Useful Pages to start
- Abbreviations
- Terms
- Maritime Service
- Armies in India
- Battles & Actions in British India 1600-1900
- British/EIC Ranks
- Indian Ranks
- Occupations
- Railways
- Regiments
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Getting started
- View the Quick Start Page to get started on editing FIBIWiki pages
- Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
- MediaWiki FAQ