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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 is available on our site.  
The Fibiwiki is like an encyclopaedia. The best way to find things is to type your subject of interest into the Search Box on the top-right of your screen. As you type a drop-down list of pages are suggested. Click on a suggested page to view it or click the very bottom of the list where it says ''containing'' to view every mention of the search term in fibiwiki.
*Clicking on '''Go''' will take you to the page of that name, if there is one
 
*Clicking on '''Search''' will show you a list of pages that mention that search term  
Alternatively, you can browse content by using the section below.
Alternatively, you can browse content by using the section below.
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Revision as of 15:56, 26 September 2012

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About Fibiwiki

Fibiwiki is a wiki where you can share 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. If you have information to contribute, or would like to help edit fibiwiki, please contact the Webmaster. If you don't have information to contribute enjoy reading the articles on this website.

Finding Information

The Fibiwiki is like an encyclopaedia. The best way to find things is to type your subject of interest into the Search Box on the top-right of your screen. As you type a drop-down list of pages are suggested. Click on a suggested page to view it or click the very bottom of the list where it says containing to view every mention of the search term in fibiwiki.

Alternatively, you can browse content by using the section below.

Browse Content
November's Featured Image:

One of the many amazing photographs in the A J Oliver family collection


November's Featured Article
November's Featured Project: Locations Project

The aim of this project is to improve the Fibiwiki content and coverage on locations in British India. If you would like to join the project please add your name to the list of project members.

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Things you can do to help

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If you would like to add data of value to the wiki and feel that you are able to do this, but would like us to do it for you, please contact the FIBIS Webmaster.


Help us improve

  • Many location pages need the location information box template adding.
    {{Locations_Infobox}}

http://www.borgnet.net/clients/hp/attendance.php?template=3