Maratha (Uttar Pradesh)

The Maratha people in Uttar Pradesh are the descendants of the Marathi speaking immigrant soldiers and administrators settled in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They immigrated to and settled in the present day Uttar Pradesh during the period of Maratha rule in the region. Most of these families arrived as a part of the army sent by Baji Rao Peshwa.

Today, they are found mainly in the districts of Jhansi, Jalaun, Banda, Lalitpur and Kanpur.[1]

The Maratha people in Uttar Pradesh are mainly divided into three groups, the Koknastha Brahmins, Karhade Brahmins, and Deshastha Brahmins. These sub-groups are further divided into the clans, the main ones being the Nevalkars, Bhagwats, Borvankars, Moghes, Viledars, Bhaves, Sardesais, and Joshis.

The Maratha now speak Bundelkhandi and Hindi, although historically spoke Marathi.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 948 to 951 Manohar Publications
  2. ↑ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 948 to 951 Manohar Publications
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