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'''Maharjan''' ({{lang-ne|महर्जन}}), is one of the |
'''Maharjan''' ({{lang-ne|महर्जन}}), is one of the oldest [[Newar]] castes or groups of [[Nepal]], predominantly from [[Patan, Lalitpur|Patan]], [[Kirtipur]], [[Bhaktapur]] and [[Kathmandu]] in Kathmandu Valley. Newars are a mixture of [[Indo-European]] people, like [[Licchavi (clan)|Lichhavis]], Mallas, Koliyas, Shakyas from Aryavart (now the Indo-Gangetic plain), [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]] in India ([[Aryavart]] means Home of Aryans) and Austro-Asian and [[Mongolia]]n people like [[Kirat]], [[Ahir]] Gupta.{{Clarify|date=August 2014|reason=Need to break this up in order to understand which clauses apply to Aryavart and which apply to the main subject}} |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Lichhavis from Vaishali later conquered Nepal after defeating last king of Kirat Dynasty.Lichhavi Period is known as golden period of Nepal. |
Lichhavis from Vaishali later conquered Nepal after defeating last king of Kirat Dynasty.Lichhavi Period is known as golden period of Nepal. |
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Thakuri Kings after having defeated [[Licchavi (kingdom)|Lichhavis]], changed Lichhavis into Jyapus.Since all the administrative and military jobs were denied to Lichhavis <ref>Baburam Acharya</ref> after their defeat,Lichhavis were forced to take occupation that of farmers.This political change caused them to mix with original farmers(Kirat,Ahir) of the kathmandu valley and they were incorporated into jyapu community.<ref>Baburam Acharya</ref> Jyapus are |
Thakuri Kings after having defeated [[Licchavi (kingdom)|Lichhavis]], changed Lichhavis into Jyapus.Since all the administrative and military jobs were denied to Lichhavis <ref>Baburam Acharya</ref> after their defeat,Lichhavis were forced to take occupation that of farmers.This political change caused them to mix with original farmers(Kirat,Ahir) of the kathmandu valley and they were incorporated into jyapu community.<ref>Baburam Acharya</ref> Jyapus are |
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various races like [[Ahir]] Gupta, Kirat and Lichhavi. So Jyapu culture is a merge between [[Indo-Aryans|Aryan Civilization]] and Kirat civiization. That is merge between Lichhavis, Kirats and Ahir Guptas. This historical merge created a distinct civilization which we know to day as Newar civilization. |
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Maharjans or Jyapus are the indigenous people of Kathmandu Valley but now can be found throughout Nepal. They mostly live in the Nepali cities of Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Kirtipur and Bhaktapur. Maharjan communities have higher stake in preserving ancient cultures existed from thousands of years tradition. Their language is Newari also known as [[Nepal Bhasa]], which is the mother tongue of Newars. Modern Newars use Nepal [[Prachalit Nepal alphabet|Prachalit Lipi]] (script) for written language. |
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Maharjans are considered the true descendants of the original population of Kathmandu Valley are in majority within Newari community. Other castes in Newar community are later add-ons by due migrations in later times. Maharjans practice Hindusm and Buddhism both (mixed). |
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==References== |
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# [[Baburam Acharya]] (Prachin Nepal Ko Itihas) |
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# Dr. Laxmi Narayan Shrestha (Nepal Ka Newar Haru) |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.huntingtonarchive.osu.edu/Nepal/nepal.html About the fusion of Newar religion, art and culture.] |
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* [http://www.jwajalapa.com/lipi/index.php About the different types of script] |
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* [http://www.jyapusamaj.org.np Jyapus] |
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[[Category:Newar]] |
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[[Category:Newar caste system]] |
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[[Category:Social groups of Nepal]] |
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[[Category:People from Kathmandu]] |
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Maharjan (Nepali: महर्जन), is one of the oldest Newar castes or groups of Nepal, predominantly from Patan, Kirtipur, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu in Kathmandu Valley. Newars are a mixture of Indo-European people, like Lichhavis, Mallas, Koliyas, Shakyas from Aryavart (now the Indo-Gangetic plain), Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India (Aryavart means Home of Aryans) and Austro-Asian and Mongolian people like Kirat, Ahir Gupta.[clarification needed]
Overview
Maharjan people are also called Jyapu. Jya means work and Pu means complete.[1] This term was given to them by later dynasties after they were displaced from political power. Since the Vedic Period jyapus ruled Nepal.[2]First dynasty of Jyapus is Gopal Dynasty followed by Mahishpal Dynasty, collectively these dynasties are known as Ahir Dynasty. Kirat Dynasty ruled for 1000 years after Ahirs.
Lichhavis from Vaishali later conquered Nepal after defeating last king of Kirat Dynasty.Lichhavi Period is known as golden period of Nepal. Thakuri Kings after having defeated Lichhavis, changed Lichhavis into Jyapus.Since all the administrative and military jobs were denied to Lichhavis [3] after their defeat,Lichhavis were forced to take occupation that of farmers.This political change caused them to mix with original farmers(Kirat,Ahir) of the kathmandu valley and they were incorporated into jyapu community.[4] Jyapus are