In China, India and other Asian countries, genealogy books are used to record the names, occupations, and other information about family members, with some books dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. In the eastern Indian state of Bihar, there is a written tradition of genealogical records among Maithil Brahmins and Karna Kayasthas called "Panjis", dating to the 12th century CE. Even today these records are consulted prior to marriages.
in china india and other asian countries genealogy books are used to record the names occupations and other information about family members with some books dating back hundreds or even thousands of years in the eastern indian state of bihar there is a written tradition of genealogical records among maithil brahmins and karna kayasthas called "panjis" dating to the 12th century ce even today these records are consulted prior to marriages