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Foreword Preface Introduction Concepts of sweetmeats and the Indian Sweets Genesis and Development of Indian Sweetmeats Cultural Significance of Indian Sweetmeats The Varieties of Sweetmeats in India The Sweetmeats Areas of Bihar and their Traditions The Sweetmeats Areas of West Bengal and their Traditions Communities Associated with Sweetmeats and their Professional Association Diffusion of Sweetmeats and its Factors Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Index.