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Maheshwari, also spelled Maheshvari, is a Hindu caste of India, originally from what is now the state of Rajasthan. [1] Their traditional occupation is that of commerce and as such they form part of the wider Bania occupation-based community that also includes castes such as the Khandelwals , Oswals , Porwals , and Agrawals , Gahois .
The Birla family belongs to the Maheshwari community of Bania Vaishya traders. [4] They are Marwari since by convention, merchants from Rajasthan are termed Marwari.The family originates from the town of Pilani in the Shekhawati region of North-east Rajasthan.
Agrawal (anglicisation: Agarwal, Agerwal, Agrawala, Agarwala, Agarwalla, Aggarwal, Agarawal, Agarawala, or Aggrawal) is a Bania caste. [3] The Banias of northern India are a cluster of several communities, of which the Agrawal Banias, Maheshwari Banias, Oswal Banias, Khatri Banias and Porwal Banias are a part.
Under the patronage and motivation of Shri Ramcharan Ji Maharaj, Vijayvargias’ have played a stellar role in the building of social structure and performed various memorable deeds in the religious field as well. The famous temple of ‘Girdhar Gopal’ at Pushkar (Ajmer), which has made Meerabai an immortal, is a gift from this caste.
Gokuldas was born to the first wife of Khushalchand Malpani in 1839. His grandfather, Sewa Ram, was a Marwari of the Maheshwari caste who migrated from his hometown in Jaisalmer to Jabalpur around 1800. [6] [7] [8] He earned a fortune and was succeeded by Khushalchand, his son and Gokuldas's father. [1] [9]
The Kela have now entirely given up their traditional occupation, and the majority are now marginal farmers or sharecroppers. A significant minority are also involved in repairing locks, and now suitcases. The community is strictly endogamous, and marry close kin. They live in multi-caste villages, but occupy their distinct quarters, known as ...
The Khandelwal community traces its origin and name from Khandela, a town in Sikar district. They believe their name derives from a sage called Khandel, whose 72 1/2 sons started the 72 1/2 gotras (clans) into which the community is divided.
Mantri is a surname used by Maheshwari caste, part of Marwadi community. Mantri is a surname used by Yadav People in North Districts of Tamil Nadu. Mantri is a surname used by Niyogi Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh. Mantri is also the brand name of a real estate company based in Bangalore, founded by Sushil Mantri.