Psuedo-Kshatriya

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There are many small caste/communties in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Orissa that are Kshatriyas as they have community legends that state they were soldiers in Telugu armies. They were once rulers or warriors of ancient empires and have interesting legends that explain how they either were descendents of Satavahanas, Kalachuris, etc or during times of war were recruited into the army and became commanders and distinguished members of highly specialized commando forces.

[edit] "Kshatriya"

  1. Agrakula Kshatriya: listed under Group- 'A' Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes etc
  2. Arya Kshatriya: (Rachevar, Ranagare, Chitragaras and Banagaras)[1] Arya Kshatriyas are artisans that make good paintings, decorations and lacquered ware and toys. They trace their origin to a passage in Brahmanda Purana, where it says that for an injury done to a Brahman, they were condemned to follow mechanical occupations. The Saivite Rachevars call themselves Arya Kshatriyas, but they are commonly called Nakashvandulu, which is a Hindustani synonym for Chitrakara or Jinigirivandulu.
  3. Balija Kshatriya: (Artisans) [2].
  4. Basava Raju: They are called this as a consequence of an ancestor killing a sacred bull.
  5. Bhatrajus: People normally hailing with Bhattu in their names are considered to be Bhatrajus/Bhattu Murthis. In some places they hold last names as Rajus. Their last names and gothrams coincide with those of Brahmins in many cases. Most of them well versed in languages on par with Brahmins and are key people in sharing literacy among other communities. 18th century and 19th century professions are mainly running Veedhi Badis. God man Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Avadhani Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad, Janapada Brahma Gopal Raj Bhat, Annamacharya Singer Smt. Shobha Raj, Dancer Yamini, Ramaraja Bhushana Kavi of Ashta Diggajams in Vijaya Nagaram are some of the well known icons from this community from the state of Andhra Pradesh. However they also claim their links with Bhats in North such as Aryabhatta I and II, Thanthiya Thope etc. Claim on Nannaya Bhattu needs some research as Brahmins also claim Nannaya as Brahmin. There are no sub categories in this cast. They have restriction of not marrying in Swagothram. Current professions are teaching, cops and banking seem to continue their heritage inherently. You can also see many of them settling in abroad and taking professions in emerging industries such as Software. Last name Raju and their Brahminical Surnames sometimes get helping hand from Rajus and Brahmins knowingly and unknowingly. Classified as BC D.
  6. Bhu (Plains) Raju: Tribal Chieftains who started using Raju as a title.
  7. Bhoomi Raju ("Kings of the Earth") is a name assumed by some Koyis.
  8. Bhayipo: An Oriya caste whos members claim to be Kshatriyas. The word means brothers son.
  9. Kalinga Nagavanshi: (Fishermen)[3] listed under Group- 'D' Other Castes
  10. Konda (Hill) Raju: Tribal chieftains in the Vizianagaram district who have controlled Zamindars and have recently begun using Raju as a title. They are subdivided into: Gaita, Konda, Kodu, Muka and Yenati
  11. Mudiraju: (Traditional Fishermen, Soldiers, village administrators and Agricultural laborers now involved as small farmers, labor, small businesses)[4]. Some sections of Mudiraj are believed to be a variant of kolis of North India. listed under Group- 'D' Other Castes
  12. Puragiri Kshatriya: (Perika)[5] listed under Group-'B' Vocational. Puragiri Kshatriya or Giri Raju is a name assumed by some Perikes. Perikes are a separate caste , being in fact identical to the Uppu Balijas. Their traditional occupation is carrying salt, grain, etc... On bullocks and donkeys in perikes (Packs).
  13. Raju:(telugu) even though an affluent community, its lineage is debatable.
  14. Ram Kshatriya: Ram Kshatriya is a synonym for Servegara
  15. Salivahana: (Kummara, Potters)[6] listed under Group-'B' Vocational
  16. TV Kshatriya
  17. Agnikula Kshatriya:A Telugu synonym for Agnivanshi Kshatriya.These people in andhra pradesh live on fishing.They are called as "palli vallu".But the name is synonymous to the word "pallava" from which the name is derived.Pallavas were the patrons of south Indian culture.Often the "gothram" of these people is "RAGHU KULA" or "RAVI KULA" which has the direct lineage to Lord Sri Rama.Though fully not established these people speak themselves of building vaishnavaite temples at mahabalipuram near chennai.
  18. Veera Kshatriya: (Thogatas)listed under Group-'B' Vocational.

[edit] References

  • Edgar Thurston: Castes and Tribes of Southern India

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