What surnames are 96 Kuli Maratha?
96 Kuli Maratha Surname List
- Yadav/Jadhav. Yadav, Jadhav, Kamate, Jalindhare, Khadtare, Pathare, Gharat, Satam, Tupe,Tanpure, Ghag, Jogale, Amrite, Ghone, Jainak.
- More. More, Madhure, Devkate, Harphale, Dhyber, Marathe, Darekar, Devkar, Adavale.
- Bhosale.
- Sisode.
- Chavan.
- Shelar.
- Kadam.
- Rathod.
Why Maratha are called 96 Kuli?
Traditionally called the warrior clans from the west, the 96 Kuli Marathas have been the mainstay of the state since the foundation of the Maratha empire was laid in the 16th century. The community derives its name from the 96 clans that ran the day-to-day empires of the Adilshahi and the Nizamshahi kingdoms.
Which is the highest caste in Maratha?
Vora adds that the Maratha caste is the largest caste of India and dominate the power structure in Maharashtra because of their numerical strength, especially in the rural society….Population of Maratha community by state.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 5,000,000 |
| Madhya pradesh | 2,000,000 |
| Gujarat | 1,200,000 |
| Telangana | 800,000 |
What is Kuli Maratha?
The Maratha clan system (also referred to as Shahannava Kuli Marathas, 96 Kuli Marathas or 96K), refers to the network of 96 clans of families and essentially their surnames, within the Maratha caste of India.
Who made 96 Kuli Maratha?
Raja Trilokchand of Baiswada was one of the first to raise a banner of revolt against religious persecution by Delhi Sultans in the 13th century in the Gangetic-Jamuna region.
What caste is Kuli Maratha?
Are Bhonsle Brahmins?
The Bhonsle (or Bhonsale, Bhosale, Bhosle) are a prominent group within the Maratha clan system. They claim descent from the Sisodia Rajputs but were likely Kunbi tiller-plainsmen.