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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 ...
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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.
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;
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]
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 community requested the census authorities in 1871 to be classified as Kshatriya. Vanniyars attempted to establish their status and identity by fusing actual history with mythology and claimed to be the AgniKula (fire race), kshatriyas, and the Pallava dynasty's descendants. In 1888, the Chennai Vanniyakula Kshatriya MahaSangam was founded.
Devendrakulam (also referred to as Devendrar and Devendrakula Velalar) is an umbrella term for seven castes in the state of Tamil Nadu such as Devendrakulathar, Kalladi, Kudumbar, Pallar, Pannadi and Vathiriyar, after the bill amending the list of Scheduled Castes list belonging to the state in the Tamil Nadu as per the conditions of Article 341 in the Part 16 of the Constitution of India at ...