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Brahmin communities of India (17 C, ... Pages in category "Brahmin communities" The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. This list may not ...
The term Brahmin appears extensively in ancient and medieval Sutras and commentary texts of Buddhism and Jainism. [12] Modern scholars state that such usage of the term Brahmin in ancient texts does not imply a caste, but simply "masters" (experts), guardian, recluse, preacher or guide of any tradition.
Brahmin communities of West Bengal (1 C, 6 P) Pages in category "Brahmin communities of India" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
This is a list of notable people who belong to the Hindu Brahmin caste ... (Madhya Pradesh, India). He was born at Kapitba in a Brahmin family, [119] ... Category Comment
Claude Markovits, a French historian of colonial India, writes that Hindu society in north and west India (Sindh), in late 18th century and much of 19th century, lacked a proper caste system, their religious identities were fluid (a combination of Saivism, Vaisnavism, Sikhism), and the Brahmins were not the widespread priestly group (but the ...
Bhor State, a 9 gun salute princely state ruled by Deshasthas Brahmins; Chaube Jagirs were a group of five feudatory princely states of central India during the period of the British Raj, which were ruled by different branches of Brahmin families. Darbhanga Raj of Mithila, Bihar - ruled by Maithil Brahmins
Maharashtrian Brahmins are native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. However, their training as priests, expertise in Hindu laws and scriptures, and administrative skills have historically led them to find employment in all corners of India. For example, in the 1700s, the court of Jaipur had Maharashtrian Brahmins recruited from Benares.
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 411 total. ... (caste) All India Kurmi Kshatriya Mahasabha; ... (caste) Bairagi Brahmin (caste ...