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They formed a number of caste organisations using their preferred name, with the Vanniyakula Kshatriya Maha Sangam appearing in Madras in 1888 [14] and extending state-wide in 1952. [ 15 ] [ b ] By 1931, due to their successful politicking (a process known as Sanskritisation ), the term Palli was removed from the Madras census, with the term ...
Pages in category "Kshatriya communities" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bagale Thapa;
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Vellalar (also called Velalar and Karalar) are a Tamil community in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Vellalar are a group of castes predominantly found in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. They are Tamil-speaking community and have historically played a significant role in the region’s agricultural and social structure.
Paravar (also known as Bharathar or Bharathakula Kshatriyar) is a predominantly Catholic Tamil maritime community, mainly living in the state of Tamil Nadu, and in Sri Lanka. Historically, they were inhabitants of the Neithal (coastal) lands of Tamil Nadu, and find mention in various ancient Tamil literary works. [1] [2] [3]
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. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 lists 1,109 castes across 28 states. [1]
The kshatriyas served as representatives in the assembly at the capital, debated various issues put before the assembly. [19] Due to the lack of patronage of Vedic Brahmanism, the kshatriyas of the gana sanghas were often patrons of Buddhism and Jainism. [20] In the Pali canon, Kshatriya is referred as khattiya. [21]
Vellalar is a group of castes in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and northeastern parts of Sri Lanka. [a] [b] [c] The Vellalar are members of several endogamous [d] [e] castes such as the numerically strong Arunattu Vellalar, Chozhia Vellalar, Karkarthar Vellalar, Kongu Vellalar, Thuluva Vellalar and Sri Lankan Vellalar. [9] [10]