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The caste system in India is the paradigmatic ethnographic instance of social classification based on castes. It has its origins in ancient India, and was transformed by various ruling elites in medieval, early-modern, and modern India, especially in the aftermath of the collapse of the Mughal Empire and the establishment of the British Raj. [1 ...
Pages in category "Surnames of Hindu origin" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 284 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Chokshi. Choksi. Chopra (surname) Chopra clan. Chowdhury. (previous page) (next page) Categories: Family in India. Surnames of Asian origin.
Indian names are based on a variety of systems and naming conventions, which vary from region to region. In Indian culture, names hold profound significance and play a crucial role in an individual's life. The importance of names is deeply rooted in the country's diverse and ancient cultural heritage. Names are also influenced by religion and ...
Varmā, Verma, Varman, or Burman are surnames found in India and Southeast Asia. These surnames are commonly used by people of different castes and ethnic groups across the region. [1][2] The surname is used in North India by and some of the groups among cluster of castes called Kayasthas. [3] However, in the same region along with Central ...
Region. South India. Kingdom (original) Reddy Kingdom. Reddy[a] (also transliterated as Raddi, Reddi, Reddiar, Reddappa) is a Hindu caste predominantly found in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in South India. They are classified as a forward caste. The origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary.
This is a list of Scheduled Castes in India. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are those considered the most socio-economic disadvantaged in India, and are officially defined in the Constitution of India in order to aid equality initiatives.
Gupta (/ ˈɡuːptə /) is a common surname or last name of Indian origin. It is based on the Sanskrit word गोप्तृ goptṛ, which means 'guardian' or 'protector'. [1] According to historian R. C. Majumdar, the surname Gupta was adopted by several different communities in northern and eastern India at different times. [2]