Which caste is Agnikula Kshatriya?

Agnikula Kshatriyas belong to the Agnivansha, the descendents from Agni, the vedic God of fire. Kshatriya caste of Hindus is divided into three lineages Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi and Agnivanshi. It is believed that some of the Rajputs in the north and agnikula Kshatriyas in the South India are from Agnikula lineage.

Is Kapu an OBC?

The Mandal Commission set up by the Government of India in the 1980s recommended that Kapus be included among the Other Backward Classes (OBC). But the state governments were entrusted with finalising the list of castes for the OBC category.

Who claimed descent from Agnikula?

The four major Rajput dynasties—Pratihara, Paramara, Cauhan, and Caulukya—claimed Agnikula lineage.

What is Agnikula theory?

Some colonial-era historians interpreted the Agnikula myth to suggest a foreign origin for the Agnivanshi Rajputs. According to this theory, the foreign ancestors of these Rajputs came to India after the decline of the Gupta Empire around 5th century CE.

Is Naidu a Kshatriya?

Yes Naidus are from Kshatriya caste.

Are Reddy Kshatriyas?

The dominant castes of south India, such as Reddys and Nairs, held a status in society analogous to the Kshatriyas and Vaishyas of the north with the difference that religion did not sanctify them, i.e. they were not accorded the status of Kshatriyas and Vaishyas by the Brahmins in the Brahmanical varna system.

Does Arya Vysya belong to OBC?

The answer is OBC. Arya Vysya caste comes under the Other Backward Caste (OBC) category. This is as per the order issued by the Karnataka Government on 13-MAY-1959. This sect is also referred to as Gavara Komati and is a part of the Komati Indian trading community with their primary base in Central and South India.

Is Kapu and Kamma same?

Kamma and Kapu are both dominant castes in Andhra Pradesh. Under the varna system, they are categorised as ‘Shudras’ but in the state, given the existing socio-economic circumstances, these two communities are considered dominant castes and fall under ‘OC’.

Are yadavs Kshatriya?

Yadav belongs to kshatriya varn. Yadav’s are Kshatriya and have mythological roots of two of the trimurti I.e. of vishnu Or his avtar know as krishna and also of Lord Shiva. Lord shiva’s daughter, Ashokasundari’s son yayati’s son Yadu who is the famous ancestor of the Yadav clan. Krishan is his descendent.

Who are Agni Kula Kshatriyas?

Agñikula Kshatriyas are known as Baliji or Oda Balijas or Vada Balijas.Oda may be correct because these people are traditionally navigators.indulge in sea trade.They are belonged to OBÇ. Agni kula or Agni vansha is not an original Vedic lineage. The main vanshas are Surya and Chandra.

Who are the vanniyans of Agnikula race?

The vanniyans of agnikula race, can be classified as Ruthra Vanniyar, Agni Vanniyar, Sambu vanniyar, Brahma vanniyar, and Indra Vanniyar.

Which castes make up 26\% of the state population of Karnataka?

Forward castes make up about 26\% (NFHS 2007 survey) of the state population with the majority being Kapu (Balija, Telaga and Naidu) caste at 15\% (although is some regions of the state they are classified as OBC).People of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vysya are known as Aryas as they have celesitial thread (Jandyamu in Telugu).

What is the history of Kshatriya community in India?

Andhra kshatriyas established themselves in almost entire seemandhra and hyderabad region of A.P. Brahmins divided as niyogi and vaidika basing on their role in the society.