Are Katika
| Languages | |
|---|---|
| • Hyderabadi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Marathi | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| • Khatik |
Are Katika (also known as Are-Suryavanshi) are a subgroup of Khatik community hailing from the South Indian states of Telangana, Andhra pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu including Maharashtra. In North India they are known as Khatiks. Their traditional occupation includes working as hunters and soldiers. [1] They follow Hinduism and do not slaughter animals for Halal meat, which can only be done by Muslim Qureshis. They are known as Kshatriya who were assigned as soldiers of the Maratha clan. Also, Suryavanshi kings ruled over some parts of Maharashtra and Odisha. [1]
References
- ^ a b "Telangana, Andhra Pradesh face quota conundrum". Deccan Chronicle. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
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