Karadiya Rajput (sometimes spelled Karadia)[1] is an Indian Hindu caste of the Rajput community.[2]
Etymology
The term Karadiya dates back to the Muslim invasion of India; those Rajputs who agreed to pay taxes (known colloquially as kar) to Muslim rulers, obtained the title of Karadiya (diya meaning give colloquially).[1]
Origin
While having their origins in the regions of Malwa, Ujjain and Rajasthan,[1] they are primarily found in the Saurashtra, Kutch and other region of Gujarat, India.[3]
Culture
One of their primary deities is Shiva.[1] The majority of the community is vegetarian; and inter-caste/class marriages are not encouraged.[1] One of their traditional folk dances is the Hinch, also called the Gaagar Nritya.[4][5]
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Classification
They are currently classified in the category of Other Backward Class.[6][7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 India's Communities{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Oxford University Press(1998). ISBN 978-0-19-563354-2
- ↑ Gujarat{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Popular Prakashan(2003). ISBN 978-81-7991-106-8
- ↑ Middle Class Politics: Case of Anti-Reservation Agitations in Gujarat (AN 160). Economic and Political Weekly({Template:Year).
- ↑ List of dances.
- ↑ Folk dance traditions of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Shubhi Publication(2004)
- ↑ Temple Rerun: Tracing Ram Rath Yatra, 25 years later.
- ↑ List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Gujarat State. sje.gujarat.gov.in.