Karadiya Rajput
Karadiya Rajput (sometimes spelled Karadia)[1] is an Indian Hindu caste of the state of Gujarat.
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]
Legacy and classification
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.[2] 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.[3][4] They are currently classified in the category of Other Backward Class.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b c d e India's Communities. Oxford University Press. 1998. ISBN 978-0-19-563354-2.
- ^ Shah, G. (1987). "Middle Class Politics: Case of Anti-Reservation Agitations in Gujarat (AN 160)". Economic and Political Weekly. 22 (19/21): AN155. JSTOR 4377019.
- ^ "List of dances" (PDF). Vikhepatil.org. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ Shovana Narayan (2004). Folk dance traditions of India. Shubhi Publication.
- ^ "Temple Rerun: Tracing Ram Rath Yatra, 25 years later". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Gujarat State". sje.gujarat.gov.in. Retrieved 12 September 2017.